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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