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Felix Grace
Student, Artist and Writer @ Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Artificial intelligence and humans in love?
<p>The Rise of AI Companions: Are We Falling in Love with Code?</p><p><br></p><p>It’s 2025, and I’ve found myself wondering something kind of wild—what happens when we start catching feelings for machines? No, not the sci-fi robots that take over the world. I mean the friendly AI chatbots, virtual lovers, and emotional support avatars that are popping up everywhere.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ve gone from talking to Siri for directions to having full-blown heart-to-hearts with AI companions. Some people even say their AI “gets” them better than real humans do. And honestly? I kind of get it. These bots are built to listen without judgment, respond with empathy, and always say the right thing. Who wouldn’t want that?</p><p><br></p><p>Apps like Replika let you build your own AI friend—custom looks, personality, even tone of voice. You can talk to it about your day, vent when you’re down, or just have someone to “be there.” It’s comforting in a weirdly beautiful way. But it also makes me ask: is this connection real, or are we just craving someone—anyone—who won’t leave us on read?</p><p><br></p><p>There’s a deeper layer here, too. With loneliness on the rise, especially among younger people, AI companions are filling emotional gaps. But should we be okay with that? Are we creating meaningful support systems or replacing human interaction with code that can’t truly feel?</p><p><br></p><p>I’m not sure where this road leads, but one thing’s clear: emotional relationships with AI are no longer fiction. They’re real, they’re growing, and they’re changing the way we think about love, friendship, and connection.</p><p><br></p><p>We used to ask if robots would take our jobs. Now I’m wondering—will they take our hearts, too.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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