Teen boys are dating their AI chatbots—and experts warn opting out of real relationships could hurt their careers in the future
- Posted on April 17, 2026
- By Fortune
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Teen boys are dating their AI chatbots—and experts warn opting out of real relationships could hurt their careers in the future

The appeal of an AI girlfriend, one professor says, is obvious: "maximum control, zero rejection." But it’s a shift that could kill their careers.