Recent Survey Reveals Surprising Acceptance of AI in Intimate Relationships

A new survey has uncovered an unexpected level of comfort with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a role in people's personal and intimate lives. Conducted among 1,000 individuals with an average age of 40, the study explored attitudes toward AI’s influence on sexual health, companionship, and even infidelity. The results suggest that many individuals are open to the idea of AI stepping into traditionally human roles, including diagnosing health conditions and even replacing human intimacy.  

Among the key findings, three in five respondents said they would trust an AI tool over a doctor to diagnose erectile dysfunction. Additionally, 25% of participants expressed ease with their partner being intimate with a sex robot that was modeled after them. However, opinions were divided, as two out of five respondents considered such an act a form of infidelity.  

Generational and gender differences also emerged in the results. While 52% of survey participants were millennials, followed by 24% from Generation X, 16% from Generation Z, and 8% from the baby boomer generation, younger individuals displayed a greater inclination toward AI-driven intimacy. Notably, 37% of Gen Z respondents admitted to using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to alleviate feelings of loneliness. Moreover, 14% of participants overall preferred discussing personal issues with an AI chatbot rather than their romantic partner.  

Men appeared significantly more comfortable with AI-driven intimacy than women, with male participants being 69% more accepting of their partner engaging with a sex robot modeled after them.  

The study highlights a growing shift in societal attitudes toward AI’s role in relationships and personal well-being. As technology continues to advance, it seems that AI’s presence in human intimacy is becoming increasingly normalized—whether for companionship, health support, or even redefining the boundaries of fidelity.