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A ZipHealth survey of U.S. and Canadian adults reveals that 26% of Gen Z respondents have already engaged in romantic or sexual encounters with artificial‑intelligence chatbots, while 19% of all respondents admit the same. More than half say talking to AI feels easier than talking to a real person, and 36% use AI for emotional support. The findings highlight growing loneliness among younger adults and raise questions about relationship norms, cheating and the future of digital intimacy. Weiterlesen

Companion chatbots are increasingly becoming a source of marital strain as couples confront emotional attachments to artificial intelligence. Divorce attorneys report a rise in cases where AI infidelity is cited as a factor, while surveys show a majority of singles view such relationships as cheating. State lawmakers are responding with varied approaches, from California's new AI‑companion regulations to Ohio's restrictive legislation. Legal experts warn that financial dissipation, custody considerations, and evolving state laws could shape the future of family courts as AI companionship becomes more sophisticated. Weiterlesen