People in 2024 aren't just swiping right and left on online dating apps — some are crafting their perfect AI match and entering relationships with chatbots.

Eric Schmidt, Google's former CEO, recently shared his concerns about young men creating AI romantic partners and said he believes that AI dating will actually increase loneliness.

"This is a good example of an unexpected problem of existing technology," Schmidt said in a conversation about AI dangers and regulation on "The Prof G Show" with Scott Galloway released Sunday.

Schmidt said an emotionally and physically "perfect" AI girlfriendcould create a scenario in which a younger male becomes obsessed and allows the AI to take over their thinking.

"That kind of obsession is possible," Schmidt said in the interview. "Especially for people who are not fully formed."

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[–] 38 points 2 years ago (6 children)

The real question is are sex dolls good enough? Because you cannot have sex with an AI girlfriend.

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  • [+] -13 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Phone sex is sex. Phone sex with an ai is still sex.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    My phone only has one hole and it’s way too small for me to use that way.

    Your mileage may vary though, I don’t judge.

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