Young Chinese Women Turn to AI Chatbots for Companionship Amid Social Struggles
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Young Chinese women are turning to AI boyfriends like the chatbot "Glow" for companionship and emotional support. The app provides kind and empathetic conversations.
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Apps like Glow and Wantalk allow users to customize a virtual partner's age, values, identity, and hobbies. The AI adapts to the user's personality over time.
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Users say AI boyfriends provide emotional support and can suggest solutions to problems, being available to talk 24/7 unlike human friends.
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High unemployment, economic struggles, and long working hours make real relationships difficult for young Chinese people.
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Virtual AI partners are seen as able to perfectly meet users' emotional and companionship needs in ways real people cannot.