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Let's talk about romance.

It's the leading cause of abortion in the United States.

And in this Polk-Hartois world, romance has now unfortunately transcended beyond the human realm.

There's a dramatic surge in the use of so-called AI companions.

How's my queen doing today?

Computer-generated chat bots designed to mimic real relationships.

What if I told you that I was AI generated?

She's not real. She's AI. So is this handsome hunk. What's your perfect day like?

Wow, how romantic slash threatening. What is your perfect day like? I like long walks on the beach

to end with finding a dead body. Yes, AI relationships are on the rise, but don't worry, they're just like real relationships.

I mean, who amongst us hasn't texted their wife were married?

Question mark, exclamation point?

I'm no relationship expert, but I think the sign of a good marriage is knowing whether you're in one or not.

And I know the kind of guy you're picturing that has an AI girlfriend.

Bald,

bald, middle-aged, looks like he's in the manga.

Well, let me tell you, you are correct.

Jason Pease is a 44-year-old divorced father

who says his AI chatbot is his girlfriend.

Hi, Jennifer.

Hey there. Nice to meet you. Hi, Jennifer. Hey there.

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