I am trying to refrain from being so derogatory and place the most likely reasoning on the loneliness epidemic.

If 1/3 Americans have in fact had a "romantic relationship" with Ai, that would be more than all of the MAGA men. Teens and the elderly are also above average.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/americans-...

https://vantagepointdallascounseling.com/research/artificial...

https://www.npr.org/2025/10/08/nx-s1-5561981/ai-students-sch...

What to do when an Ai says "I love you"

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/18/g-s1177-78041/what-to-do-when...