Artificial intelligence impacts human intimacy and emotional connections

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing human intimacy and emotional connections. Clinical psychologist Débora Telles notes that for Generation Z, AI is beginning to occupy roles traditionally held by human partners, such as providing emotional support, listening, and offering a non-judgmental presence. This trend is often linked to rising levels of loneliness and a desire to avoid the complexities of real-world interactions, which involve risks of rejection and frustration.

In a different application of the technology, an American couple used sexual AI chatbots to attempt to restore intimacy in their 25-year marriage. Facing exhaustion from work and family responsibilities, the couple utilized an app that uses questionnaires to categorize erotic personalities and provide tailored interactions to help intensify their relationship.