TECH AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Why Do People Fall in Love with AI Chatbots? Valentine’s Day and a Character AI Analysis Gading Ardianti · Follow 7 min read · Just now — GIF by Los Angeles Times Happy Valentine’s Day! In an era where technology intertwines with daily life, AI chatbots have evolved beyond simple assistants into emotionally engaging companions. Fictional humans have been falling in love with robots for decades, in novels like Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968), The Silver Metal Lover (1981), and films like Her (2013). These stories have explored themes of forbidden relationships, modern alienation, and the nature of love. While originally designed for customer support and productivity, these digital personalities have found a new role — romantic and emotional connection. This phenomenon has […]
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