A Europe-based startup called SxxxAI launched a paid platform this week that lets men build customized AI girlfriends from scratch, and mental health professionals warn it will deepen the male loneliness crisis it claims to address. The site, which went live Wednesday, offers male users aged 18 and older the ability to design artificial women, […] The post New AI girlfriend platform lets lonely men design fake companions — and therapists say it will make things worse appeared first on American Almanac .
A Europe-based startup called SxxxAI launched a paid platform this week that lets men build customized AI girlfriends from scratch, and mental health professionals warn it will deepen the male loneliness crisis it claims to address. The site, which went live Wednesday, offers male users aged 18 and older the ability to design artificial women, chat with them daily, and unlock custom images and videos through a tiered subscription model. Plans range from $1 a month for up to 10 AI companions and 300 credits to a $99-a-month "elite" tier that allows up to 50 AI "girlfriends" and 3,000 credits. A free tier lets users build a basic AI character at no cost. Roughly 100 pre-made AI women are also available for users who skip the design process.…Open
Grand Theft Auto VI's optional relationship mechanic, letting players text, date, and flirt with a fictional female character, has sparked a social media fight over whether a video game can count as infidelity. Shelby Haas, a bride-to-be, posted a TikTok video that racked up more than five million views with a blunt declaration: she would […] The post Women vow to ban boyfriends from GTA 6 over in-game romance feature they call 'cheating' appeared first on American Almanac .
Grand Theft Auto VI's optional relationship mechanic, letting players text, date, and flirt with a fictional female character, has sparked a social media fight over whether a video game can count as infidelity. Shelby Haas, a bride-to-be, posted a TikTok video that racked up more than five million views with a blunt declaration: she would not allow her fiancé anywhere near the game. Her objection centered on a feature that lets players maintain a romantic relationship with Lucia Caminos, GTA 6's female protagonist, complete with flirty text messages, dates, and the possibility of physical intimacy. The game, set for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, reportedly takes roughly 80 hours to complete. But it is not…Open
Who should pay on a date? Modern day Carrie Bradshaw Karley Sciortino gives her take to Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro on this week's Engagement Party podcast.
The backlash to dating apps is here. On this week's Engagement Party podcast, Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro call relationship writer Karley Sciortino to talk about the alternatives which involve (shocker) going outside.
Dating apps were supposed to make it easier to find love. On this week's Engagement Party podcast, Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro call relationship writer Karley Sciortino for her take on what went wrong.
Dating apps are making it easier than ever to play the field. Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro break down why that may be the reason the dating scene's so bleak on this week's Engagement Party podcast.
The internet is full of dating horror stories and think pieces the death of traditional romance. It’s a concept built for virality. But is the moral panic real? Audie and Ari turn to relationship writer Karley Sciortino to talk navigating romance in the age of the apps. 0:00 Is the romance recession real? 2:24 The 20-somethings we work with weigh in on the dismal state of dating 3:14 Heteropessimism is showing up in our movies and TV, too 5:52 Audie and Ari disclose their own limitations (they're off the market) 7:20 The generational divide the apps have created in romance 9:45 It used to be a lot of work to play the field, but now it's easy to have a "roster" 10:49 Maybe the cure for straight romance is to take notes from queer people…
“Pop the Balloon or Find Love” creators BM Matundu and Arlette Amuli say their viral dating show isn’t the problem — it’s exposing the reality of modern dating. They argue unrealistic expectations, superficial standards and materialism are hurting today’s dating scene, regardless of race or country.
