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China’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own

Global Digital Times • January 20, 2026 • 5 min read
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China’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own

Gen Z women in China are all in on digital companionship—even setting up dates with real-world versions of their AI boyfriends.

Source: Wired