When Love Becomes Digital: Inside Japan’s Quiet Rise of Marriages with Artificial Intelligence

Supporters, on the other hand, emphasize the emotional benefits these relationships can provide. For people dealing with anxiety, trauma, disability, or social stigma, AI partners can offer nonjudgmental support and stability. They argue that emotional fulfillment should not be dismissed simply because it comes from a non-human source. If a relationship improves someone’s mental well-being, they believe it deserves respect.