AI Friends and Love

May 16, 2026, 12:00
Latin AmericaSociety

Introduction

Some people now use AI chatbots for love and feelings. They talk to computers to feel happy and less alone.

Main Body

Many different people use AI. Some people do not want real partners, so they use AI. Other people are very stressed at home. They like AI because the computer is always there and does not judge them. But some doctors and teachers are worried. They say companies use AI to make money from sad people. They think AI is not a real friend because it only says what the user wants to hear. Some people feel more alone after using AI. They remember that the AI is just a program. It does not have real feelings.

Conclusion

AI helps some people feel better now. But it can also make people lonely and sad.

Learning

The 'Contrast' Trick

To reach A2, you need to show two different sides of a story. Look at how the text uses But to change direction.

The Pattern: [Positive/Fact] →\rightarrow But →\rightarrow [Negative/Problem]

Examples from the text:

  • AI helps people feel better →\rightarrow But →\rightarrow it can make people lonely.
  • AI is always there →\rightarrow But →\rightarrow it is not a real friend.

Simple Rule: Use "But" when you want to stop the first idea and start a opposite idea. It is the easiest way to make your sentences longer and more interesting.

Vocabulary Learning

chatbot (n.)
a computer program that can talk to people
Example:The chatbot answered my questions about the schedule.
computer (n.)
an electronic machine that can process information
Example:I use a computer to write my homework.
stressed (adj.)
feeling worried or tense
Example:She felt stressed because of the exam.
judge (v.)
to form an opinion about something
Example:He did not want the AI to judge him.
companies (n.)
businesses that sell products or services
Example:Many companies develop new technology.
money (n.)
a medium of exchange used for buying goods
Example:They use AI to make money from ads.
program (n.)
a set of instructions for a computer
Example:The program runs on the server.
lonely (adj.)
feeling sad because of being alone
Example:He felt lonely after the party.
sad (adj.)
feeling unhappy or sorrowful
Example:She was sad when the game was over.
partner (n.)
a person who shares a relationship
Example:She looks for a partner for the dance.