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Robot girlfriends and cosplay dates: how love is changing in China
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August 18, 2026
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19:46Now PlayingAs AI becomes more integrated into everyday life in China, people’s romantic lives are no exception.
Many people are opting for digital or AI-based companionship over human-to-human interactions.
Sky’s Asia Correspondent Helen-Ann Smith looks into the country’s explosion in virtual love -and why the government is concerned.
#skynews #artificialintelligence #china #technology
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