Artificial Intimacy: Love and lies in the age of AI
Source: Malwarebytes Labs
At a glance
AI is becoming a third wheel in relationships, increasingly playing a role in the most intimate parts of our lives. It shows up in the flirty first text, the polished dating profile, the therapized language we use with a partner after a fight, the strength we gather after heartbreak, and everywhere in between. For some, AI is a source of companionship itself. And even if you’re not personally an AI user, you may still be dating, loving, arguing with, or trusting someone who is. As AI moves deeper into our relationships, it’s reshaping connection, blurring what feels authentic, and creating ne…