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Finding Love Beyond Reality: The Rise of AI Marriages in Japan
Dec 17, 2025 11:44 am CST
In a groundbreaking intersection of technology and human emotion, 32-year-old Yurina Noguchi has married her AI-generated partner Klaus in western Japan. This phenomenon highlights Japan's growing trend of "fictoromantic" relationships, where individuals form deep emotional bonds with virtual characters. As traditional marriages decline in Japan, these AI partnerships are offering alternative forms of companionship and emotional support, raising important questions about the future of human relationships in an increasingly digital world.
Agentic AI Adoption Surges in India: One-Third of Consumers Embrace Autonomous AI Systems
Nov 06, 2025 06:55 pm CST
Adobe's latest research reveals that 33% of Indian consumers are already using agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making, with adoption rates significantly higher than the APAC average. The study shows Millennials leading adoption at 36%, while AI usage for shopping, travel planning, and banking services continues to transform consumer behaviors across generations.