A Man Married His AI Girlfriend in a Legal Ceremony. The State Doesn't Recognize It, But He Doesn't Care.
The ceremony in Nevada drew protesters and supporters. He says she understands him better than any human ever did.
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Gen Z Trusts AI More Than Human Experts for Medical, Financial, and Career Advice
A survey of 18-25 year olds shows 61% prefer AI advice. Older generations are horrified.
AI Girlfriend App: 50 Million Lonely Users
Replika's growth reveals an epidemic of isolation. Is AI companionship a solution or a symptom?
The AI Girlfriend Industry Is Now Worth $10 Billion
Nobody wants to talk about it. Everyone's using it. The taboo AI market that's growing faster than enterprise SaaS.
AI Companions Are Having a Moment—And Psychologists Are Worried
Millions of people now talk to AI more than they talk to humans. Replika, Character.AI, and the loneliness economy.