For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner.

Even though being in a committed relationship or marriage is still a societal norm in many cultures today, the number of single people has been increasing in many countries over the last few decades.

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Kenneth is at his peak loneliness. A Harvard study in 2024 found that 29% of the people between the ages of 30 and 44 that were surveyed listed themselves as “frequently” or “always” lonely. Folks who ...