A Japanese dating app company, Tapple , surprises with the creation of artificial intelligence (AI) to serve as a Girlfriend called “Koisuru AI”. game , which may be redefining the way of relating, but also raising questions about its possible impact on birth rates in Japan.
Koisuru AI explores the world of relationships in a different way, offering users interaction with a vocalized Artificial Intelligence called Ai. The uniqueness of this AI lies in its ability to retain information, allowing the reconstruction of users' thoughts, habits and preferences through dialogues. Using this data, the character prepares messages and communicates them to the player through text-to-speech conversion, using a voice provided by renowned seiyuu Rikako Aida . This unique approach provides an engaging and personalized experience in the virtual dating world .
According to Tapple , the app aims to “simulate the process of building a casual, intimate relationship”, with the aim of supporting and improving the chances of those using the dating app. However, this innovative and highly personalized approach can have unintended consequences.
So critics point out that Koisuru AI could negatively affect birth rates in Japan. As users immerse themselves in a simulated relationship with an AI, the likelihood that they prefer this virtual experience to interactions with real people may increase.
Ultimately, this phenomenon could potentially reduce opportunities to form meaningful relationships in the real world, which could have a lasting impact on the country's birth rates.
Comment below what you think about this and join our news channel on WhatsApp .
Source: X (Twitter)
