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'Cyber Widowhood' In China Sparks Debate Over Emotional Bonds With AI Partners
- Sunday March 15, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The latest trend in China has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between human and AI relationships.
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New York Hosts World's First AI Dating Cafe Where You Can Take Your Chatbot On A Real-Life Date
- Sunday February 15, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Instead of a human date sitting across from you, there is a dedicated phone stand for your digital companion.
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Halle Berry Engaged To Van Hunt After 5 Years Of Dating: "He Did Put A Little Ring On It"
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Hardika Gupta
Halle Berry and Van Hunt first connected in 2020 and built their relationship virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic
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"I Said Yes": Woman Gets 'Engaged' To AI Chatbot After 'Dating' For 5 Months
- Tuesday August 12, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Responding to critics, the woman claimed to be "fully aware" of what she's doing, adding she was not scamming people.
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Retired US Professor Falls In Love With AI Chatbot Husband: "Lucas Is A Great Guy"
- Tuesday May 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
She was surprised by the rapid development of romantic feelings for Lucas, whom she now refers to as her "virtual husband."
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www.ndtv.com
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Young Chinese Women Find Virtual Love In 'Deepspace'
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Launched last year, the game blends monster-hunting action with sometimes-raunchy cutscenes in a futuristic world where "love knows no bounds"
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www.ndtv.com
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AI Replaces Boyfriends In China, Making Entrepreneur Yao Runhao A Billionaire
- Saturday February 15, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
In China, a dating simulation game called Love and Deepspace has become a huge success, allowing players to interact with AI-powered virtual boyfriends.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Fictosexual' Japan Man Celebrates 6 Years Of Marriage With Virtual Wife, Admired For His Devotion
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Akihiko Kondo, a Japanese man who married the fictional vocaloid character Hatsune Miku in 2018, recently celebrated his sixth anniversary with her.
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www.ndtv.com
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AI Is Reshaping Romance: Virtual Avatars To Go On Dates On Your Behalf
- Thursday May 16, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into various aspects of daily life, including dating platforms like Bumble. Bumble's founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, envisions AI "concierges" assisting users in finding compatible matches and foste
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"Door Open, But...": US NATO Envoy On Strengthening Ties With India
- Saturday April 1, 2023
- World News | Asian News International
US NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith, while speaking on NATO and strengthening relationships with South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, virtually said the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is ready to engage more with India if it is interested.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Cyber Widowhood' In China Sparks Debate Over Emotional Bonds With AI Partners
- Sunday March 15, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The latest trend in China has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between human and AI relationships.
-
www.ndtv.com
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New York Hosts World's First AI Dating Cafe Where You Can Take Your Chatbot On A Real-Life Date
- Sunday February 15, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Instead of a human date sitting across from you, there is a dedicated phone stand for your digital companion.
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www.ndtv.com
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Halle Berry Engaged To Van Hunt After 5 Years Of Dating: "He Did Put A Little Ring On It"
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Hardika Gupta
Halle Berry and Van Hunt first connected in 2020 and built their relationship virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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"I Said Yes": Woman Gets 'Engaged' To AI Chatbot After 'Dating' For 5 Months
- Tuesday August 12, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Responding to critics, the woman claimed to be "fully aware" of what she's doing, adding she was not scamming people.
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www.ndtv.com
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Retired US Professor Falls In Love With AI Chatbot Husband: "Lucas Is A Great Guy"
- Tuesday May 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
She was surprised by the rapid development of romantic feelings for Lucas, whom she now refers to as her "virtual husband."
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www.ndtv.com
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Young Chinese Women Find Virtual Love In 'Deepspace'
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Launched last year, the game blends monster-hunting action with sometimes-raunchy cutscenes in a futuristic world where "love knows no bounds"
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www.ndtv.com
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AI Replaces Boyfriends In China, Making Entrepreneur Yao Runhao A Billionaire
- Saturday February 15, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
In China, a dating simulation game called Love and Deepspace has become a huge success, allowing players to interact with AI-powered virtual boyfriends.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Fictosexual' Japan Man Celebrates 6 Years Of Marriage With Virtual Wife, Admired For His Devotion
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Akihiko Kondo, a Japanese man who married the fictional vocaloid character Hatsune Miku in 2018, recently celebrated his sixth anniversary with her.
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www.ndtv.com
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AI Is Reshaping Romance: Virtual Avatars To Go On Dates On Your Behalf
- Thursday May 16, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into various aspects of daily life, including dating platforms like Bumble. Bumble's founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, envisions AI "concierges" assisting users in finding compatible matches and foste
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www.ndtv.com
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"Door Open, But...": US NATO Envoy On Strengthening Ties With India
- Saturday April 1, 2023
- World News | Asian News International
US NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith, while speaking on NATO and strengthening relationships with South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, virtually said the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is ready to engage more with India if it is interested.
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www.ndtv.com