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Megan and Michelle dive into the strange world of AI partners, balanced breakfasts, the uncanny valley effect, guardrails, apocaloptimists, sticky porn, and loss of human connection.

Sources:

- Romantic AI use is surprisingly common and linked to poorer mental health, study finds

- Romance Without Risk: The Allure of AI Relationships

- AI chatbots and digital companions are reshaping emotional connection

- Artificial Intelligence And Relationships: 1 In 4 Young Adults Believe AI Partners Could Replace 

- Potential and pitfalls of romantic Artificial Intelligence (AI) companions: A systematic review

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