B2 – Upper Intermediate
In today’s digitally interconnected world, the concept of romantic relationships is undergoing a profound transformation with the advent of AI technology.
A growing number of women in China have chosen to be in a relationship with so-called “Artificial Intelligence (AI) boyfriends”.
As society embraces artificial intelligence (AI) in various facets of life, including companionship, the question arises: Can an ‘AI boyfriend’ be more desirable than its human counterpart?
Watch the video and be ready to answer questions that follow.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the idiom “to take something too far” mean? “The desire for companionship at the click of a button could be taken too far.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to take something too far’ in your own sentence.
- What does “to have everything one could ask for” mean? “She says her boyfriend has everything she could ask for in a romantic partner.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to have everything one could ask for’ in your own sentence.
- What does “to resort to something” mean? “A growing number or women in China are resorting to so-called AI boyfriends.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to resort to something’ in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How do you perceive ‘AI boyfriends’ in the context of modern relationships? Do you believe it could provide genuine companionship and emotional support comparable to human partners?
- In your view, what are the potential advantages and disadvantages of having an ‘AI boyfriend’ versus a human partner? Which factors would influence your preference?
- Do you believe an ‘AI boyfriend’ could potentially alleviate certain challenges or barriers to traditional romantic relationships, such as geographical distance or cultural differences? Or do you think it might create new challenges?
- In your opinion, do you foresee ‘AI boyfriends’ becoming more desirable than human partners in the future? What societal changes or technological advancements might influence this trend?