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Re:We Can't Compete with AI Girlfriends by giantg2 on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @02:54PM (#37574535)
The real question is a marketing/product one. Is the AI gf (or bf) a real replacement product or direct competition, or is this an alternative targeting a different segment?

My guess is the guys using these AI gfs and amazed that they don't complain, argue, etc are already out of the dating pool. For example, there are plenty of guys that don't want to deal with arguments and other BS and wouldn't get married etc even if AI didn't exist. Same sort of thing for women and AI bf - they can't find a real bf due to their high standards set by fantasy media.

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Re:We Can't Compete with AI Girlfriends by jhanschoo on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @11:45PM (#37580158)
No AI that you have to pay for that is a perfect talking partner can be even a close substitute for a close friend or partner who helps you from time to time, and who needs help from time to time, and has a physical and financial presence.

Perhaps some company will figure out how to simulate those aspects, but it sounds financially risky and ripe for exploitation.

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