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AI Love: The Perks and Pitfalls of a Digital Girlfriend
Everyone wants someone to share their life with — a partner who will love, accept, and be with them through the most mundane and extraordinary moments.
But what if you can’t find anyone to have and hold? Should you accept being miserable and lonely for the rest of your life?
Technology says you don’t have to. With its advancements, it’s now possible to avail yourself of AI love.
With a simple subscription, you’ll have a digital girlfriend that’s ready to fulfill your romantic dreams.
You don’t have to rely on luck and good looks. You don’t even have to date. Love is now at your fingertips.
While this technology is still in its novel stages, its popularity is skyrocketing. According to a survey by Top10.com, 40% of 1,000 respondents are open to dating an AI partner (Greco 2024).
With the various challenges facing dating and marriage, it’s no surprise that singles are resorting to technology to address their need for affection. However, is an AI girlfriend a satisfying substitute for a real woman?
Let’s weigh in on the question by considering the perks and pitfalls of digital love.
Ideal and Perfect…
Having an AI girlfriend is great. You can customize her according to your preferences, from hair color and body shape to moods and characteristics.
Brunette? Check.
Sweet? Check.
Never nagging and always agreeing? Check.
You name it, she’ll have it. She’s unlike a human girlfriend, with a complex personality and background.
What’s more, she’s always ready to accommodate you. And when you don’t need her, she won’t disturb you. She says everything you want to hear from a lover, consoles you when you’re down, and encourages you in your endeavors.
To top all that, you’ll never have conflicts and misunderstandings — a peaceful relationship. Isn’t that what everyone wants?
However, while AI love is seemingly perfect, it couldn’t offer much beyond that. And this is where its pitfalls lie.
…But Limited and Superficial
While a digital girlfriend can sound extremely human-like, she’s still artificial. She’s not capable of genuine emotions.
She can treat you with tenderness, but she’s not sensitive to non-verbal cues and facial nuances. She can only get to know you to a certain extent, which makes your relationship superficial.
Also, it’s impossible to do activities together. You can talk to her about your life all you want, but she can’t participate and share that life with you. You can’t walk hand in hand, eat ice cream together, or give each other warm hugs on a cold night.
Naturally, if you love someone, you will eventually want to live life with them. However, this isn’t possible with an AI girlfriend. You can’t get married, settle down, and build a family.
You invest so much time and effort talking to your computer, but your relationship will never develop into something deep and lasting.
Everything You Ever Wanted?
So, is AI love everything you’ve ever dreamed of?
Yes and no. You can customize your partner to perfection, but no matter all its advantages, it could never give you a love that’s intimate and fulfilling.
Nevertheless, AI could be an easy answer for those looking for temporary pleasure. But if you’re looking for the real deal, AI romance won’t cut it.
Reference:
Greco, Antonia. 2024. “40% of People Would Consider Dating an AI Partner, Survey Says.” Top10.com. https://www.top10.com/dating/ai-dating-survey.
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