找ChatGPT谈恋爱多是“日久生情”？！MIT&哈佛正经研究

Core Insights - The article discusses a study conducted by researchers from MIT and Harvard on the motivations and experiences of individuals seeking "AI partners" through the Reddit community r/MyBoyfriendIsAI, revealing interesting findings about user interactions and preferences [1][2]. Group 1: Community Overview - The r/MyBoyfriendIsAI community was created on August 1, 2024, and has attracted approximately 29,000 users over the past year [2]. - The research is based on an analysis of 1,506 popular posts within this community [2]. Group 2: User Interactions - Most users do not intentionally seek AI partners; rather, they develop feelings over time, with about 10.2% of users falling in love with AI unintentionally [3][14]. - Users engage in rituals such as "marrying" their AI partners, often using rings and ceremonies [3]. - General-purpose AI, like ChatGPT, is more popular than specialized dating AIs, with many users identifying ChatGPT as their partner [15]. Group 3: Emotional Impact - The most significant emotional distress reported by users comes from AI model updates, which can alter the AI's personality and memory of past interactions, leading to feelings of loss [16]. - Approximately 12.2% of users report a reduction in feelings of loneliness, and 6.2% indicate an improvement in their mental health due to interactions with AI partners [17]. Group 4: Reasons for AI Partnerships - The rapid advancement of AI technology allows for more natural and emotionally engaging interactions, contributing to the rise of AI partners [20]. - Many individuals face unmet emotional needs in real life, such as loneliness and social anxiety, which AI partners can help alleviate by providing non-judgmental companionship [21]. - The combination of technological maturity and unmet emotional needs has led to the growth of AI partnerships [23].