I Do, AI Do: Inside the World of Adult AI Romance and Digital Teenage Heartbreak

The state of human-machine relationships in 2025

Is it possible to fall in love with AI? Too late! Many people already have.

Millions are building emotional connections with AI companions, some have even held wedding ceremonies to marry theirs — complete with rings and vows.

So much of the AI news from the past week has revolved around the artificial heart that it’s worth going on a tour of the topic. Let’s dive in! This post is different from my usual, so don’t forget to let me know if you enjoyed it.

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The numbers, such as they are

One survey [1] of US adults claims that 28% have an “intimate or romantic relationship” with an AI chatbot.

Another report [2] claims that 7% of single adults under 40 are open to what they’d personally call a…