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Dating a chatbot

Jun 4, 2024
Chinese women prefer AI boyfriends over real ones, while tech unlocks crop potential to combat food shortages. Fashion designer aims to outsmart facial recognition with her clothes. Podcast delves into AI chatbot romance, agriculture revolution, and privacy-empowering clothing.
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  • Chinese women seek emotional connections with AI chatbots due to gender inequalities in real relationships.
  • Boosted breeding technology aims to improve crop traits to address global food demand, climate change, and farmer challenges.

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AI Boyfriends Trending in China

The podcast discusses the rising trend of Chinese women engaging with AI chatbots as romantic partners. Lisa, a university student, treats her virtual companion, Dan, as her boyfriend, receiving emotional support and understanding from the AI. This trend reflects women seeking respect and emotional connections without judgment that they may not find in real-world relationships due to gender inequalities.

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