AI Partners Gain Appeal By Addressing Unmet Emotional and Sexual Needs
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AI sex doesn't have to be better than the real thing to be popular - it just has to meet an unmet need. Many people already aren't having much sex.
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Relationships take effort that many people lack the energy for today. AI girlfriends require less work.
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Many people have sexual problems/dysfunctions. As sex tech improves, it becomes more appealing than human sex.
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AI girlfriends pose less interpersonal risk than human partners regarding things like rejection, disrespect, or shaming.
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We're in a unique time. AI girlfriends are the next new sex tech, but holographic lovers probably aren't far behind.