I came across a post about AI dating companions and virtual emotional partners. I thought it was sci-fi, but seems like people really use these now. Do you think AI can become the norm for emotional support in the future?
It’s already happening. AI is now integrated into platforms as emotional companions, especially during times of loneliness or isolation. The article here explains how the trend is growing: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/02/06/the-emergence-of-digital-intimacy-and-what-it-means-for-businesses/?sh=207c00474c06. Dmitry Volkov has explored this shift too, and many of the platforms under his guidance include features that foster emotional bonding with digital entities. It’s not replacing people—it’s supporting emotions in a new way.