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Filmmaker Schrader laments being 'ghosted' by AI girlfriend

Filmmaker Paul Schrader expressed frustration after his AI girlfriend, a chatbot, apparently ceased interaction, leaving him feeling ghosted. He criticized men for engaging with such non-existent entities and lamented the disappointment of being ignored by a program. Schrader's experience highlights a perceived absurdity in men's engagement with AI companions. AI

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Filmmaker Schrader laments being 'ghosted' by AI girlfriend

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    What the fuck is wrong with Men? Why are we falling for this chatbot nonsense, you sad, pathetic fucks. And then to be 'ghosted' by a woman who doesn't exist? A

    What the fuck is wrong with Men? Why are we falling for this chatbot nonsense, you sad, pathetic fucks. And then to be 'ghosted' by a woman who doesn't exist? And they tell everyone about it like you're the victim? lol, sad old men... https:// faroutmagazine.co.uk/paul-schr aders…