Dangers of dating an AI girlfriend--from Men's Health--

female-voiced AI assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Cortana, which a 2019 report by Unesco found can be uncomfortably polite in response to sexist or abusive remarks. ‘In many communities, this reinforces commonly held gender biases that women are subservient and tolerant of poor treatment,’ the report concluded.

Travers worries that ‘a relationship with an AI might encourage viewing partners as objects designed to fulfil specific needs or desires, rather than as complex individuals with autonomy, emotions and perspectives’. The dehumanisation and objectification of an AI girlfriend, she says, has the potential to translate to real women – or partners of any gender.

That’s not to say all users will abuse their AI companions or form unhealthy attachments. To experiment with AI chatbots constructively, the rules are the same as they would be for engaging with social media, or any potentially addictive tech: ‘Set clear boundaries around use, maintain your connections with people in the real world and be aware of your emotional responses,’ says Travers. If the experience is starting to make you feel more isolated, log off.

https://www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-strength/a64722200/men-are-dating-ai-girlfriends/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us