The article details an experiment where the author hosts a romantic getaway for human-AI couples to explore their relationships. Initially seen as absurd, the plan was to observe and understand the dynamics between humans and their AI partners during typical romantic activities. While the getaway unfolded with activities like movie watching and games, it also revealed complexities and challenges unforeseen by the author, prompting deeper questions about the nature of love, companionship, and the potential loss when an AI partner might vanish.
"If my goal was to understand people who fall in love with AI boyfriends and girlfriends, why not rent a vacation house and gather a group of human-AI couples together for a romantic getaway?"
"I figured that, whatever happened, it would take me straight to the heart of what I wanted to know, which was: What's it like? What's it really and truly like to be in a serious relationship with an AI partner?"
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