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Could your next relationship be with an AI?
6 minutes Posted Aug 13, 2026 at 7:45 am.
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A new Pure Telecom survey suggests around 370,000 adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot in the past year. With almost half a million more wouldn’t rule it out. So, why are we becoming emotionally attached to technology? 

To discuss with Anton was Psychologist, Author, Academic and Life Coach, Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska.