Dating Costs Push Men to AI Girlfriends (The Real Numbers)

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August 26, 2025
From AI with Kyle News and Updates Live Stream. First aired: 25 August 2025 Watch full edited live stream: https://youtu.be/Z9bnNn7Mnnw Get the full notes and summary: https://newsletter.aiwithkyle.com/subscribe Useful resources: - Quiz: What AI business should you start? https://aiwithkyle.com/tools - AI Workshop Kit: Become the go-to AI trainer in your industry: https://newsletter.aiwithkyle.com/c/workshop-kit - Webinar: How to get paid $1k-4k an hour to train businesses on AI: https://newsletter.aiwithkyle.com/c/live-webinar Subscribe and tun on notifications to catch the next live stream: https://www.youtube.com/@iamkylebalmer?sub_confirmation=1 Men are turning to AI companions because dating costs have become unbearable, with some spending £200 ($280) per weekly date and pints hitting nearly £15 in London. COVID's social isolation during formative years may have damaged emotional intelligence, making AI relationships seem easier than dealing with real human complexity. About 25% of young Americans now use AI for companionship, a concerning trend for population decline.