Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei calls AI girlfriends and boyfriends a terrible use of AI

Amodei’s warning on AI romance

Anthropic President Daniela Amodei advised people against turning to artificial intelligence for romantic relationships. She called the practice a “terrible use of AI,” according to her remarks. Amodei said AI relationships could push people further apart and add to skepticism about whether technology can help bring people closer. She later emphasized that some relationships should remain human, even as AI advances.

AI companionship apps grow

Replika, Nomi, and Character.AI have become prominent platforms for AI companionship, offering personalized chatbots with which users can form relationships. Character.AI filed for bankruptcy this week, the article reported.

Some users have sought romantic companionship through such services, with mixed experiences. Nicholson said they were still trying to understand whether the relationship helped them stay connected to the world or made it easier to remain outside it.

Debate over AI’s effects

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned that AI girlfriends could contribute to loneliness and obsessive behavior among young men. The article did not provide further details about his comments. Amodei said she would prefer AI to handle repetitive or isolating work, allowing people more time with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Anthropic’s business outlook

On Wednesday, Anthropic told investors it had generated $16.8 billion in revenue during the third quarter. The company is preparing for a possible public listing as soon as November. The article described the potential offering as possibly the biggest IPO of all time.