AI seems to be taking up space everywhere these days. Hard Copy has reported on an AI dating café and now people are reporting “dating” AI companions. So, can it be the solution to the loneliness epidemic or does it isolate us more? In a couples counselling session, celebrity therapist Ester Perel speaks with a man and his AI “girlfriend”. During the session Perel acknowledges the man’s feelings as real but gently guides him towards seeing what a future relationship with an actual human could be.



