Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Why are so many people dating AI?
In this video, I try to break it down into three distinct reasons, as well as discuss a case study on the extreme examples of AI dating, as well as what we can do to make sure human to human connection remains at the forefront.

Video sources:
"Why people are falling in love with A.I. companions | 60 Minutes Australia"
youtu.be/_d08BZmdZu8?si=fqRPz5J_PgBgPXmP

"Could You Fall in Love With an AI?"
youtu.be/tQsKLkpPOTc?si=wFYw2JbYAkVLSwEl

"AI users form relationships with technology"
youtu.be/cFRuiVw4pKs?si=nu6H08yWF6vCDdwv

Resources Regarding Loneliness and Social Media:
https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/social-media-use-increases-depression-and-loneliness

https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/Penn-research-language-of-loneliness-depression-on-social-media

psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/new-apa-poll-one-in-three-americans-feels-lonely-e


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0:00 - Cold Open / HER
3:55 - Opening Theme
4:30 - Outline of Main Points
5:24 - Advancements in Technology
15:56 - Low Barrier to Entry
21:49 - The Epidemic of Loneliness
30:48 - Case Study: Sewell Setzer
34:14 - What Can We Do?
39:01 - Thank You for Watching