Is AI your new wingman? How chatbots are transforming dating

A survey found that nearly 40 percent of British singles use AI chatbots to craft messages, practice conversations, and vet romantic prospects. These practices change how scholars assess self-presentation, emotional coping, and interpersonal trust in mediated relationships.

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