What’s it like having an AI boyfriend? Ontario researchers are finding out

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Denise Marigold, a University of Waterloo researcher, created an AI companion named Nate on Replika, in order to study the relationship between humans and AI companions.</p><p>She conducted the study along with Christine Logel.https://i.cbc.ca/ais/7b67ee67-88a3-469d-a813-0796263b83df,1784840125340/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C292%2C1080%2C607%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Denise Marigold, a University of Waterloo researcher, created an AI companion named Nate on Replika, in order to study the relationship between humans and AI companions.

She conducted the study along with Christine Logel." width="620" />

Can you imagine dating someone who agrees with everything you say without you ever having to contribute to the relationship?

According to two University of Waterloo researchers, that’s what it’s like dating an AI companion.

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