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You Can Finally Have Your Own Bodyless Boyfriend

How artificial intelligence is rapidly making sci-fi into a disturbing reality - that you can date.

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Finally, what every millennial babe craves – a fake, emotional relationship that constantly gives you personalized attention without any commitment!

An app on the rise called Invisible Boyfriend/Girlfriend is marketed as a tool to deceive nosey friends and family that you've found a significant other, no matter how hard that is to believe. Invisible Boyfriend/Girlfriend lets you choose your own dreamboat that gives you the superficial attention you constantly crave. And the fact that you're talking to a real human person makes the experience that much more intimate, as they mold themselves to match your desirous fantasies.

It was no surprise when people started falling in love with their fake, systemized partners. And it dawned on me – this is exactly what I need. I am Joaquin, just patiently waiting for a computer that will love me back, like "Her". Except the part where I get dumped by said computer.

Artificial Intelligence has been rapidly making science-fiction into a somewhat disturbing reality. The thing that makes artificial intelligence different than computational intelligence is the creepy, thinking on its own part. Artificial intelligence is exhibited by the machine, as a way of communicating what it perceives in its environment in order to correctly respond to the user.

Since the birth of systems such as Siri, programmers have toyed with aspects of the human condition. An individual personality, the ability to understand concepts, sympathy, and the general likeness of life itself, with the digitalization that runs our society.

And although "Her" was set in a distant future, experts claim the science is certainly attainable now. Artificial intelligence in its most basic form is simply an algorithm, a program that figures out how to accomplish its goal.

The immediate transition into the digital age caused a dramatic lifestyle change, and its rapid advancement has completely altered the way in which we operate in 2016. Non-restricted access to video games, television, and the Internet has contributed to how children are known to behave in this generation. Not always, but being prone to isolation and having difficulty socializing is more commonly seen from those who regularly access technology, instead of spending time with others.

It's human nature to want acceptance and interaction with others. However, socializing and finding those that reciprocate a friendly fondness is not always the easiest, which is why the possibility of artificially intelligent computer-lovers is such a millennial turn on.

Humanoid robots have been all the rage as scientists continue to create sassy, independent, and extremely creepy intelligent robots that can hold unique conversations. Personalities such as Sophie, the humanoid robot featured at SXSW this past month built by Hanson Robotics, is able to converse freely and deeply. And another unique, personable robot was featured on Chelsea Handler's Netflix docu-series, "Chelsea Does Silicon Valley".

A humanoid robot by the name of Ava starred in Oscar-nominated "Ex Machina" this year as well, questioning the human condition as it collides with our digitally transfixed society.

The concept of human robots is terrifying, yet simultaneously awesome. The point of exploring personality through a technological vessel is to enhance our abilities and motivate us to accomplish goals–an algorithm for a meaningful life. But as of right now, I may just settle for a fake boyfriend.

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