People are falling in love with their chatbots. There are now dozens of apps that offer intimate companionship with an AI-powered bot, and they have millions of users. A recent survey of users found that 19% of Americans have interacted with an AI meant to simulate a romantic partner.
People won’t even recognize my own queer lover who is an alive and breathing human being, but I’m expected to treat someone’s romantic feelings towards MechaHitler GORKbot as though they are valid? Hell no, I’m gonna tell you to go to a human therapist, start a hobby, and touch grass.
Also fuck capitalism for luring and trapping vulnerable and lonely people into anti-social and destructive behaviors.