[bleep_bloop]

This. While not me personally, there is obviously a market (Japan comes to mind) for virtual, non-human based interactions and relationships.

While it seems pretty clear to me subjectively that removing human interaction from your life has a negative effect it's still desired by some and they're entitled to that.

[0zemp2c]

The very last thing shut-in men in Japan need is a SaaS virtual girlfriend

[EniasCailliau]

What if it helps them gain confidence? You could see a AI companion as a safe space to explore social interaction.

[bleep_bloop]

i don't disagree with you, but if you're already terminally online whats the difference.

The internet and social media has exacerbated a societal problem that has always existed, so now we have the problem why not make it more meaningful and less depressing.