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AI Marriage: Japan’s Unconventional Solution to Growing Social Isolation

Like something straight from an episode of Black Mirror, a unique Japanese dating app is gaining traction by creating perfect partners through AI. 

Samansa Co.’s Loverse, is attracting users seeking to rebuild confidence after tough divorces, mend broken hearts, and explore romantic partnerships without the fear of jealousy or other relationship complexities. 

As reported by Bloomberg, one user even married his AI partner.

According to Goki Kusunoki, the app’s creator, “Services like this app can remind people…how delightful love is, and AI can train people to better communicate when talking with real partners.” 

Kusunoki emphasizes that while falling in love with a real person is ideal, the app offers “opportunities for people to find true love when you can’t find it in the real world.”

With its 5,000 subscribers and over a quarter of a million dollars in raised capital, the app clearly appears to address a genuine need. At the same time, Loverse is not designed to replace human interaction but to help with the loneliness that’s endemic in Japanese society.

In Japan, social isolation is a significant issue, with two-thirds of men and over half of women in their 20s lacking a romantic partner. Additionally, 40% of men and 25% of women in this age group have never been on a date, according to The Malaysian Reserve. 

This demographic challenge is part of a broader crisis in Japan, where birth rates are at a historic low. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has warned that the country is “on the cusp of whether it can maintain its societal functions.”

The use of AI in dating apps like Loverse represents an innovative approach to addressing social isolation and declining birth rates in Japan. By providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore romantic relationships, these apps could play a crucial role in revitalizing human connections in an increasingly digital world.

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