Why are millions of young men turning to AI companion and girlfriend applications?
Replied byChungin Roy Lee
Co-founder & CEO at Cluely
Niche: AI
Revenue: $500K–$1M/month
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Started: 2023
A high percentage of young men have not had any physical intimacy in the past year because they do not know how to interact with people in the real world. Modern dating apps have extremified selection, leaving most average men demotivated. These men turn to AI companions like Character AI for low-stress interaction because real-world socialization feels completely out of reach.
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