2014 film Her depicts a man falling in love with a virtual AI assistant; present AI technologies make such relationships seem less implausible.

AI-powered romances, once a sci-fi concept, are becoming increasingly plausible. In the 2014 film Her, a man falls in love with a virtual AI assistant. Today, the idea seems less far-fetched as AI technologies advance. While the potential benefits of AI relationships include personalized connections and lack of judgment, critics argue the risks include emotional detachment and potential for abuse.