Carolina Gómez Mena
La Jornada newspaper
Monday, September 1, 2025, p. 16
Having a boyfriend, girlfriend or novie with the psychological and physical characteristics that have always been longed for, as well as with compatible interests and hobbies, is no longer impossible. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), the ideal couple is at hand 24 hours a day. But there is a small detail, it comes in the form of Chatbot And its virtual company has an economic cost.
The AI couple is a reality; There are applications that offer the service with weekly or more extensive plans, everything will depend on whether you only want to prove, if you satisfy, but, above all, something tangible: the capacity of the pocket, an aspect that can end the virtual romance.
For many Internet users this is a “madness”, others say “better an inflatable” and some more refer to “what loneliness shines” and the “lack of men or women who are worth it.” On the other hand, there are people who are open to prove the experience; Some think it is a good option not to be injured.
Dr. Óscar Galicia, Chief of Laboratory of Neurosciences of the Department of Sicology of the Ibero -American University, warns that such applications should not be satanized. “AI is a tool that is to be used. It is like a hammer with which you can build houses or you can destroy. We are afraid of the scope, possibilities and applications of AI because they are all completely new,” he says.
One of the applications offers that the couple “can be exactly who you dream” and says that, according to your tastes (because it is created based on a virtual questionnaire), it will have the perfect appearance and personality, since with conversational interactions, AI will learn and improve daily.
In the appseveryone can create their partner depending on whether you are a woman, man or non -binary person, and according to the age range you have, even if you are under 18 years. Unlike men or women of flesh and blood, the AI couple will be available at any time to support you, chat or listen to you. The promise is emotional connection and affection as the one that has not been previously experienced.
The specialist exhibited Lby day that it should not be forgotten that “all human beings have need for affiliation. Life solo is something deeply stressful and can be considered as one of the worst forms of torture.”
It emphasizes that although the need for interaction may be satisfied with the Chatbotsthere is something unavoidable: “human beings need physical contact with others”, otherwise, “we establish deeply incomplete relationships.”
The doctor considers that these types of services will have a marginal relevance or with little influx of people who prefer to relate lovingly to an AI before a human being.
Without a doubt, and despite everything that implies establishing a romantic relationship, “most people will prefer another human being, where it is worth risking and suffering, and if it is compatible, being happy,” Galicia said.
