Majority of men think AI girlfriends could replace real women as trend explodes

Dating can be a challenging endeavour for many, with numerous individuals finding it difficult to meet 'the one'.

As such, it's hardly surprising that as technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their romantic prospects. But rather than simply assisting in crafting dating profiles or generating chat-up lines, some people are actually swapping human partners for AI bots.

Dr. Ian Pearson, a futurologist with an 85% accuracy rate for his predictions, caused quite a stir online when he suggested that by 2050, sex with robots would surpass sex with humans. However, recent research indicates this future might be closer than we anticipate.

EVA AI (edenai.world), a platform offering AI girlfriends, decided to investigate whether men are prepared to embrace this cyber intimacy revolution. And a survey of 2,000 guys revealed that 8 out of 10 believe AI girlfriends could fully replace human companionship, and 81% would even consider marrying one if it were legal.

While sex with robots may not overtake human intimacy until 2050, AI companionship is already on the rise, with 83% of respondents stating they believe they could form a deep emotional bond with an AI girlfriend.

The study also reveals that people are relying on AI to reconnect with those they miss but can no longer reach. A staggering 78% of participants stated they'd consider dating an AI replica of their ex, while 80% showed interest in conversing with an AI version of a deceased loved one, seeking comfort and connection through memories revived by technology.

Interestingly, self-reflection is also a factor. Three-quarters of respondents said they'd be open to having an AI duplicate of themselves as a