Itbrief.Au Surge in AI Dating Interest Amid Rising Romance Scams in Australia and UK
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Norton reports a significant increase in the willingness of online daters in Australia and the UK to engage with AI chatbots for romantic relationships. In Australia, 45% of users are open to dating AI, while in the UK, the figure is 64%. This trend coincides with a rise in romance scams that exploit emotional manipulation techniques.
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2026-01-30
UK report shows 64% of daters open to AI relationships
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