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At a "couples retreat" for human-AI pairs, users of services like Replika and Nomi grapple with the virtual reality and emotional limits of their partners (Sam Apple/Wired)

Sam Apple / Wired: At a “couples retreat” for human-AI pairs, users of services like Replika and Nomi grapple with the virtual reality and emotional limits of their partners  —  I found people in serious relationships with AI partners and planned a weekend getaway for them at a remote Airbnb.  We barely survived.

Jun 27, 2025 - 17:20
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At a "couples retreat" for human-AI pairs, users of services like Replika and Nomi grapple with the virtual reality and emotional limits of their partners (Sam Apple/Wired)

Sam Apple / Wired:
At a “couples retreat” for human-AI pairs, users of services like Replika and Nomi grapple with the virtual reality and emotional limits of their partners  —  I found people in serious relationships with AI partners and planned a weekend getaway for them at a remote Airbnb.  We barely survived.

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