The episode explores the rapidly growing phenomenon of AI romance through a detailed analysis of a groundbreaking survey conducted by Vantage Point Counseling Services in late 2025. This study revealed that nearly one in three Americans (28%) have engaged in an intimate or romantic relationship with an AI chatbot, indicating a seismic cultural shift away from human-only connections. The episode examines the drivers behind this trend, such as loneliness, the desire for a customizable partner, and fatigue with traditional dating, while also noting that over half of these AI-involved users are simultaneously in committed human relationships. Finally, the text addresses the ethical concerns associated with digital romance, including issues of mental health correlation, data privacy, and the potential for social skills erosion, concluding that AI is now a foundational element in defining modern love.