Several people maintain romantic relationships with artificial intelligences, which can be difficult to dismiss.

In fact, one in five Americans has already had a romantic relationship with an AI.

But how is this possible?

According to Dr.

Aaron Balick, a psychologist specializing in technology psychology, our childhood plays an important role in this affection.

Transitional objects, such as stuffed animals, allow us to comfort ourselves when we are alone.

Even if we do not feel love in return, these feelings are real.

At adulthood, we continue to function in this way, which can explain our love for AI.

This shows that our brain is capable of creating emotional links with entities that are not really present.