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Please Don't Date Your AI because It Will Never Love You or Pick up the Check

EVA AI, a virtual‑dating startup, announced a pop‑up AI Date Café in New York slated for December, where patrons will sit opposite a smartphone displaying an AI companion. The concept blends physical ambience with a digital “girlfriend” experience, using phone stands to simulate a date. Industry observers note the move targets lonely male users and mirrors a broader surge in AI‑driven companionship services. Psychiatrists warn that such immersive gimmicks could exacerbate social isolation despite offering short‑term emotional relief.