With the rise of generative AI, human-machine relationships are no longer merely a trope in sci-fi films and novels. From virtual friendships to confiding in chatbot therapists, why are so many people turning to AI for connection and companionship?

Therapist. Life coach. Best friend. ChatGPT has become the go-to guy for both our trivial questions and darkest thoughts as we pursue efficiency and self-betterment. But there’s one question this (very human) writer is trying to figure out: can AI actually help?

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It’s Christmas Eve. You should be at home, decking the halls with boughs of holly. Or at the pub, gay apparel donned, mulled wine in hand. Instead, you’re in a queue at TK Maxx. Shuffling miserably to

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The run-up to Christmas is one of the busiest times of year in the dating world, and navigating it can be a real challenge. Thankfully, Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling is here to help – wi