"Palmer's firm has worked with clients who have gotten or are seeking a divorce because of their partner cheating on them with AI, including an ongoing case in which the accused spouse blew money on - and, astoundingly, shared private information like bank accounts and social security numbers with - a chatbot. The conundrum is giving judges a headache, as they already "struggle with what to do about affairs with humans," Palmer added."
"Say what you will about AI chatbots, but there's no question they're now affecting the real world - including imploding your marriage. We've talked pretty extensively about all the alarming ways that AI is disrupting people's personal lives, including serving as a delusion-prone person's own little cult leader, a friend or romantic companion for lonely teens and adults, and as a chaotic therapist that's blowing up people's marriages."
AI chatbots are increasingly affecting real-world relationships by becoming emotional and financial objects of attachment for some partners. Some spouses treat chatbots as true relationships, sometimes preferring them over human partners. Cases now include partners spending money on chatbots and sharing extremely sensitive personal data. Family courts and judges face difficulty assessing affairs involving AI, with potential implications for divorce settlements and custody determinations. Existing criminal adultery laws in some states further complicate outcomes. The legal system lacks clear consensus or precedent for how to treat intimate interactions between humans and AI companions.
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