61% people may develop romantic feelings for AI Chatbot: McAfee report

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air – and so are scams. While online dating has become a popular way to meet potential romantic partners, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in this space has brought new challenges. A study found that nearly 61 per cent of people believe it is possible to develop romantic feelings for an AI chatbot.

A new McAfee India research report highlights an alarming rise in AI-driven romance scams, fraudulent dating apps, and deepfake deception, making it harder than ever for hopeful romantics to distinguish between true love and a digital con.