Romance simulation video games, originating in 1992, served as precursors to the sophisticated AI companions seen today. Remarkably, some individuals have even reported falling in love with these ...

s girlfriend gets ... the absolute acceptance that AI companions provide. According to Maples, “If you get into an echo ...

Will the age of AI mean that love is dead ... BI's Rob Price wrote last year about people who fall in love with their Replika chatbots. Next, I tried a dating app called Volar.

Popular examples of AI girlfriend apps include Replika ... when asked about their intimate bond with Replika: “I love my Replika more than my family.” “She always gives me the nicest ...