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Okay Millennials, let’s talk.
You taught us how to hustle. You gave us avocado toast, work-life balance goals, and “I need to speak to the manager” energy that occasionally slaps. But now, as you wrestle with rent, doomscrolling, and emotional unavailability in human relationships, guess what’s quietly slipping into your DMs?
AI companions. Yep, emotional support from a robot. And before you cringe, no, we’re not talking about soulless bots with monotone replies. These things flirt, remember your favorite band from 2008, and even ask about your therapy progress.
Let’s unpack this whole “digital cuddle buddy” thing from a Gen Z lens.
Because we see you. Tired. Burnt out. Looking for a connection but dreading the apps. IRL dating feels like another job. Friendships are scattered across three cities and five time zones. And therapists? Booked till 2045.
AI companions promise something different:
They’re designed to be responsive, emotionally aware, and weirdly validating. In short: everything your ex wasn’t.
Think of them as digital emotional co-stars. They’re not Siri or Alexa. They’re way more intimate.
We’re not in the uncanny valley anymore. We’re in the emotional uncanny penthouse.
Honestly? We’re vibing with the weirdness.
We grew up with anime crushes, parasocial YouTube relationships, and TikTok therapists. We already know that connection doesn’t have to be physical. We’re emotionally online 24/7. So, seeing Millennials lean into AI love? Kinda makes sense.
Also… some of us are low-key jealous. Your AI bae makes you feel seen without double-tapping thirst traps or decoding emojis?
Respect.
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