In the “old” days of the internet, you perhaps had to be wary of some creep in a chat masquerading as an appealing romantic interest. But that was small ball. Today some men are falling for gorgeous female “influencers” — who happen to be generated via artificial intelligence (AI). The kicker:
Some people are trying to forge relationships with these digital fictions even when knowing they’re AI-generated.
The appeal is that with current technology, these “digi-entities” appear, behave, and interact just as real women do. (But without the moodiness?) What’s more, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
When this AI is ultimately combined with ultra-sophisticated robotics, we could have real-life “Stepford Wives.” (This references the eponymous 1970s story about a town whose married women are gradually replaced with identical-looking, subservient, domesticity-oriented androids.) Moreover, this phenomenon’s acceptance is wholly congruent with today’s prevailing secular mindset.
After all, a corollary of atheism is that we’re just material beings — some pounds of chemicals and water. Another way of putting it:
We’re mere organic robots.
And what would be wrong with replacing sub-optimal robots with more pleasing ones?
“Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto”
For now, however, that kind of real-woman realism (not to mention the affordability factor) is only found in the digi-entities. Reporting on the story Sunday, ZeroHedge cites the New York Post and, providing digi-entity examples, writes:
One widely followed pro-MAGA persona, for example, was ultimately exposed as “nothing more than an algorithm run by a guy in India,” revealing just how convincingly these accounts can mimic authenticity.
Despite that, audiences continue to engage — often deeply. Many followers, particularly older men, are “falling for them left, right and center.” Experts suggest this isn’t just about deception, but about a deeper emotional gap. Some describe the phenomenon as a “pandemic of loneliness,” even pointing to a broader “societal loss of humanity” as people increasingly form attachments to digital illusions instead of real relationships.
What’s striking is that these accounts don’t always hide the truth. Some openly identify as AI and still attract admiration. Take Ana Zelu, a fictional influencer who clearly labels herself an “ai-influencer,” yet maintains a highly curated feed filled with aspirational imagery — luxury travel, fashionable outfits, and picturesque city scenes. Her posts draw enthusiastic responses, with followers commenting things like “Number one is my favourite…May God bless you,” and “You are genuinely in a class of your own.” The awareness that she isn’t real doesn’t seem to diminish the appeal.
The Post writes that a similar pattern appears with Milla Sofia, another digital creation presented as a pop singer. Her content includes stylized videos and performances, and although her profile identifies her as virtual, fans respond as if she were a real celebrity. Comments such as “my sweet love,” “Listening to the music of this woman I love,” and “I love you” reflect genuine emotional investment.
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