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- Hacker News.
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• 50% of young men say they would rather date an AI girlfriend than risk rejection from a human partner
• 31% of U.S. men aged 18–30 report already chatting with AI girlfriends
• 19% of American adults overall say they have explored AI romance
• 80% of Gen Z say they would consider a virtual relationship with an AI girlfriend
• 83% of Gen Z believe they can form a deep emotional bond with AI companions

Half of Young Men Would Rather Date an AI Girlfriend Than Face Loneliness or Rejection, New Report Reveals

AI girlfriends go mainstream: 80% of Gen Z open to virtual relationships as AI girlfriend market nears $140 billion

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