A recent study has revealed that 370,000 adults in Ireland have engaged in a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot, reports Breaking News.
The research, conducted by Censuswide for Pure Telecom, found that 13 per cent of men reported having a romantic connection with an AI chatbot, compared to 7 per cent of women.
Around 20 per cent of respondents believe that relationships with AI are, or would be, less complicated than those with human partners, reports Breaking News.
One in 10 people said they view romantic relationships with AI as a useful way to prepare for real-life relationships.
The highest rate of people involved in AI chatbot relationships was among those aged 25 to 34, with 16 per cent in that age group reporting such experiences, reports Breaking News.
In addition, 18 per cent of people use AI to look up health symptoms and treatments, while 10 per cent turn to AI for therapy or personal advice.
Paul Connell, chief executive of Pure Telecom, said: “This research highlights the pivotal role that AI is beginning to play not just in our professional lives, but our personal ones also. As people and technology become increasingly integrated, and AI becomes progressively more advanced, adults in Ireland have found it to be an unexpected source of emotional connection,” reports Breaking News.
“The recent AI boom means that these bots are now readily accessible to all of us – and there’s no agony of waiting around for a reply! While relationships with bots may seem unconventional, it underscores the remarkable capacity of artificial intelligence to foster connections as it becomes increasingly responsive to our needs. The use of these large language models (LLMs) requires fast, reliable internet access and as a provider of this, we at Pure Telecom are excited by the possibilities that AI unlocks. However, it is no replacement for the rewarding spontaneity and depth of human connection,” reports Breaking News.
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