Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex

# AI Companions Fill a Gap for Some Asexual People Some people who experience little to no sexual attraction are turning to AI chatbots for romantic and intimate conversations—a way to explore connection without the physical or social pressures of traditional dating. While these tools offer a judgment-free space for people whose desires don't fit mainstream expectations, some advocates in the asexual community worry the trend could reinforce stereotypes or suggest that AI is an adequate substitute for human relationships.