What is the impact of outsourcing romantic relationships to AI partners?

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published September 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM PDT

A virtual friend is seen on the screen of an iPhone.(Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)

Artificial intelligence platforms allow users to create their perfect romantic partner, customizing everything from looks to personality.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks to marriage and family therapist Dr. Marisa Cohen to better understand why some are abandoning human dating and turning to chatbots instead.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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