Comment by jfengel

"it felt like what people say they feel when they feel God’s love"

That's what the headline reminded me of. And I'll admit I don't understand that, either. I'd rather have the love of a chatbot, who will at least hold a conversation with me. Even if it can't do most of the other things I want from a life partner.

I know people enjoy unconditional love, but I would rather earn it at least a little. Without that it feels a bit hollow, because it's not really about me at all.

I intend no shade by that. I am happy for those who feel the love of a deity, so long as they follow that deity's injunction to be kind to people. It's just not for me; I'm kind to people for different reasons. And I'm similarly fine with someone loving and being loved by a bot.