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Do we want ChatGPT to seduce us?

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June 21, 2026

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Do we want ChatGPT to seduce us?

“Benjamin,” a half-naked Mrs. Robinson insists midway through the classic 1967 film The Graduate, “I am not trying to seduce you.” But, mere seconds later, she asks, “Would you like me to seduce you?” In Seductive AI, the University of Tennessee law professor and blogging pioneer Glenn Harlan Reynolds paints artificial intelligence as a modern-day []

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Fox News

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· Jul 11, 2026

AI is changing modern dating, but experts warn it's making people 'relationally stupid'

Relationship experts warn that using ChatGPT for dating profiles and texting is making people relationally stupid and unable to show up authentically.

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· Jun 29, 2026

Love in the age of AI: Should chatbots help write your dating messages?

Love in the age of AI: Should chatbots help write your dating messages?

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· Jul 4, 2026

PM's shout-out to CORTIS: Why middle-aged Koreans are falling for rookie K-pop group

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The Age

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why this generation isn’t being casual when it comes to casual sex

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· Jul 9, 2026

How to Sext: 16 Tips and Ideas That Actually Work

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TheGamer

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· Jun 26, 2026

10 Best Romantasy Games For Fans Of Fantasy Romance Books

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Us Weekly

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· Jun 25, 2026

Charmed's Holly Marie Combs and Brian Krause 'Just Go With' Dating Rumors

Charmed costars Holly Marie Combs and Brian Krause aren’t concerned over fans believing they’ve taken their romance offscreen. “I think we freak people out sometimes,” Combs, 52, said on Australia’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, June 24. “We were having breakfast in the hotel the other day, and I was like, ‘Do you think people []

Global News

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· Jun 27, 2026

AI chatbots are helping people communicate with dating partners. Here are some do’s and don’ts

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The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Inside Ask Aunty Hilda: How Dunedin teens are redefining conversations about sex

Inside Ask Aunty Hilda: How Dunedin teens are redefining conversations about sex

Kotaku

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· Jun 22, 2026

Love and Deepspace Fandom Can’t Decide If New Werewolf Love Interest Is Hot: ‘Do You European Girls Like This?’

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AutoStraddle

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘I Kissed a Girl’ Season 2 Ups the Lesbian Drama, Downs the U-Haul Stereotypes

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Africa.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Social Dancing Helps Africans Rebuild Human Connections

Across African cities like Johannesburg and Lagos, salsa and kizomba are drawing young professionals and expatriates seeking genuine human connection in an increasingly digital world. Dance instructors say interest in partner dancing has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic, with participants valuing the confidence, community, and emotional connection it fosters. Unlike traditional nightlife centered on phones []

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

BTS to take 'The City' project to London

SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS' large-scale cultural program T...

The West Australian

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· Jul 11, 2026

Young Aussies swap swiping for sprinting to escape dating app burnout

The era of swiping for love may be over, as burnt-out young Australians lace up their sneakers to find romance instead.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 8, 2026

AI chatbots struggle to identify Jew-hatred in Persian, ADL finds

The report concluded that leading chatbots frequently failed to recognize antisemitic tropes in Persian and called on developers to improve the accuracy and quality of multilingual responses.

Variety

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· Jun 29, 2026

The ‘Off Campus’ Effect: Streamers Smitten With Scripted Romance Over Dating Shows, Research Shows

Streaming platforms are smitten with romance – predominantly the scripted kind. New research from Ampere Analysis shows that 83 of first-run romance commissions in the first half of 2026 were scripted. Of those, 40 were adapted from books, which has been the case since 2025 (since 2023 the number of book adaptations has increased by []

Now Magazine

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· Jul 4, 2026

‘I’m a big advocate for ghosting’: Canadian reality TV star Dom Gabriel shares his hottest dating takes

What to know Nowadays, dating comes with plenty of unwritten rules – Wait three dates before having sex. Never suggest a coffee date. Always give... The post ‘I’m a big advocate for ghosting’: Canadian reality TV star Dom Gabriel shares his hottest dating takes appeared first on NOW Toronto.

The Namibian

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· Jul 10, 2026

Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba warns ‘Ben 10s’ are downfall of women in leadership

Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba has set tongues wagging on social media after warning that the downfall of women in leadership positions is often linked to their younger romantic partners, commonly referred to as ‘Ben 10s’. Ramathuba made the remarks on Wednesday during the official handover of a newly built house to the family of conjoined [] The post Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba warns ‘Ben 10s’ are downfall of women in leadership appeared first on The Namibian.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 13, 2026

‘They’re not reversible’: Calista Clements blows up over puberty blocker debate

Sky News contributor Calista Clements responds to warnings from a UK neuropsychologist’s warning on puberty blocker usage in Australia. “These conversations about puberty blockers are not a conversation about being anti LGBTIQ or anti freedoms, or whatever, it is medicating children, that is what is really concerning,” Ms Clements told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “If it is harming one’s development, and they’re not reversible, how is that controversial to talk about? We are adults making these decisions on behalf of kids, who can’t drink or drive.”

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

How audio erotica is making women the main characters of sex

The boyfriend experience, moaning and aftercare are all part of a booming industry that’s taking pleasure and romance seriously.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 25, 2026

The American Tradition Dying Right Next Door

This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** We Americans are no longer talking to our neighbors as much as we once did. This is especially true for younger people, with only 25 reporting conversing ...

MakeUseOf

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· Jul 9, 2026

GPT-Live finally gives ChatGPT the one thing Gemini already had

ChatGPT's latest model should be a big step for its voice capabilities

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Identiti kekal misteri demi menjaga privasi – K.O.I

KUALA LUMPUR: Mempertaruhkan lagu, Tiwikarma di pentas Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-40 (AJL40), kumpulan rap, K.O.I (Konflik of Interest) tidak merancang untuk mendedahkan wajah mereka sebagai gimik persembahan pada malam berprestij itu nanti. Menurut Esihoi atau Achoi, mereka nekad untuk tidak mendedahkan identiti dan selesa tampil bertopeng demi menjaga privasi masing-masing yang terikat dengan kerja hakiki. ... Read more The post Identiti kekal misteri demi menjaga privasi – K.O.I appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Upworthy

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· Jul 1, 2026

Communication experts say highly likable people do 10 things in conversations to build relationships

Make a lasting impression in every chat. The post Communication experts say highly likable people do 10 things in conversations to build relationships appeared first on Upworthy.

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Is dating a coworker still a career risk? Match Group’s HR chief has a new answer

Good morning! The conventional wisdom on office romances has long been straightforward: Just don’t. But just last week, a New York Times opinion piece, titled “Go On, Date Your Coworkers,” encouraged it, and begs the question: Is workplace dating no longer taboo? That’s the question we posed to D.V. Williams, chief people officer at Match []

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 23, 2026

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Calling All Rockers: This Kentucky Coffee Shop Is a Hidden Gem

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why I can’t date Nigerian celebrities – Tems

Grammy-winning Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as singer, Tems has explained why she can’t date or approach Nigerian male celebrities for a romantic relationship. Responding to a question from an interviewer who asked at the BET Awards ceremony over the weekend if she would approach trending handsome Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye if given the chance, Tems said [] Why I can’t date Nigerian celebrities – Tems

Mindanao Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Rabin Angeles at Angela Muji, endorsers ng bagong drink na Rise Energy Pop

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· Jun 29, 2026

Romance Boundaries Shattered: How a Low-Stakes Financial Bailout Exposed a Girlfriend’s Toxic Relationship Habits

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BusinessWorld Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

PREMIERE Condoms turns modern dating into must-watch entertainment with new TikTok series Almost Lovers

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Metro

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· Jun 25, 2026

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Legit.ng

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· Jun 26, 2026

Why DJ Cuppy, Tiwa Savage & other Nigerian celebrity women struggle to find real love

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Slate Magazine

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· Jul 4, 2026

AI Is Changing How We Have Sex

OpenAI announced that they’d allow adult users to have erotic conversations with ChatGPT, just one more way AI and porn are becoming intertwined.

Crikey

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Snoop: David Speers’ ABC colleagues go all out, Vogue’s teenage dirtbags, and more

Plus: Does 'friendship' really need a label? Ask the University of Wollongong, at the centre of a NSW ICAC investigation. The post The Snoop: David Speers’ ABC colleagues go all out, Vogue’s teenage dirtbags, and more appeared first on Crikey.

Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Inside the sordid rape case hanging over World Cup star: A murky late-night rendezvous, 'extortion' claims, distressing text messages - and how Kylian Mbappe got involved

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The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 21, 2026

RSP does not engage in politics of vengeance: President Lamichhane

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