タグ: ai influencers

One in four young adults is now having regular conversations with AI romantic partners, spending an average of 50 minutes per week chatting with artificial companions. This is happening right now, according to a new research lead by Brian Willoughby, a professor at Brigham Young University. The team surveyed nearly 3,000 American adults about their use of romantic AI technologies. The results show that 19% of all adults have interacted with AI chatbots designed as romantic partners, while 13% actively seek out AI-generated social media accounts featuring idealized virtual people. Also, people in committed relationships are actually more likely to use romantic AI than single people, challenging assumptions about loneliness […]

They’re charming, relatable, and know exactly what to say. They slide into your DMs, post envy-inducing travel pics, and rack up thousands of followers—but here’s the catch… they aren’t real. Welcome to the next phase of social media, where Meta’s biggest influencers might not even exist. In a bold new move, Meta—the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram—is flooding its platforms with AI-generated “influencers.” These digital creations have profiles, pictures, personalities, and even personal dramas, but they’re entirely artificial. From trendy virtual models to charismatic AI chatbots, these personas are designed to captivate audiences, snag brand deals, and keep you scrolling longer than ever. Why? Meta is betting on their […]