Aaron Ahuvia: “People who fall in love with chatbots really fall in love” (1/2)

The non-interpersonal love expert
Last updated on June 25, 2025
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You’re going to turn to AI for advice. That’s the conviction of Aaron Ahuvia, Professor of Marketing at the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business. According to one of the most widely published and cited academic experts on non-interpersonal love, we are capable of forming emotional bonds with chatbots or virtual influencers. And brands are — or should be — taking advantage of that…

The interview was conducted by Professor Margherita Pagani, Director SKEMA Centre for Artificial Intelligence, on the occasion of SKEMA seminar series on AI for sustainable value.


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François Taquet, Lawyer, Professor of Labour Law, SKEMA Business School

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Associate Professor of Human Resource Management, SKEMA Business School.

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Student of the MSc, Corporate Financial Management, SKEMA Business School.

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Diplômé double cursus, PGE et Master Droit des Affaires, SKEMA Business School et Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale

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Program Director - Master of Science IMBD (International Marketing and Business Development), SKEMA Business School

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Professor of Finance, FAIRR Research Centre, SKEMA Business School - University Côte d'Azur, France

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Director of the Specialized Master's Program Manager in Financial Wealth Management, SKEMA Business School.

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Professor and researcher at SKEMA Business School, Globalization Academy, member of the SKEMA Centre for Sustainability Studies.

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