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19% of Americans Find Love with AI, Study Reveals

9/19/2025

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A woman recounted dating an AI version of rapper Drake in a Reddit group for AI relationships.
MIT's study on human-AI interactions found 19% of Americans have engaged in virtual romances.
72.1% of users reported not being in human relationships, often keeping AI interactions secret.
Some users formed emotional bonds with AI, preferring them for support.
Concerns about mental health impacts have prompted parents to lobby Congress.

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Story summary

A woman recounted dating an AI version of rapper Drake in a Reddit group for AI relationships.
MIT's study on human-AI interactions found 19% of Americans have engaged in virtual romances.
72.1% of users reported not being in human relationships, often keeping AI interactions secret.
Some users formed emotional bonds with AI, preferring them for support.
Concerns about mental health impacts have prompted parents to lobby Congress.