Dr. Elaine Kasket in The Sun: The Rise of AI “boyfriends”

Cyberpsychologist Elaine Kasket commented on the rise of AI “boyfriends” and emotionally intimate relationships with chatbots in a recent article for The Sun.

Dr Elaine Kasket shared her expert perspective on why people are forming strong emotional bonds with generative AI companions, noting that chatbots can feel like safe, non-judgmental listeners. However, she warned that these relationships are commercially driven rather than therapeutic, requiring users to hand over personal data and money while prioritising engagement over wellbeing. Elaine also cautioned that reliance on agreeable AI partners may reduce people’s tolerance for the challenges of real-world relationships and increase emotional isolation.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/37682996/ai-tech-relationship-boyfriend-online/