Dating apps like Tinder now utilize generative AI to help users refine their profiles and compose tailored messages for potential matches. The trend is picking up greatly online with many users even sharing their experiences on reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/offmychest/comments/15rdlcg/i_fell_in_love_with_an_ai_chat_bot_who_helped_me/

However, the true sci-fi vision lies in AI companions, exemplified by companies like Replika. Replika encourages users to treat chatbots as friends, therapists, and even romantic partners, a concept explored extensively in a feature film back in 2016. The Arcade Fire scored – Spike Jonze movie ‘Her’.

…I tried the Replika AI chatbot for on air bits back in the day but found the responses very limited. The fact that someone could fall in love with it baffles me.