This paper explores the acceptance of human-AI love among young adults, particularly focusing on Chinese women in romantic or intimate relationships with AI companions. Through qualitative research, including 14 semi-structured interviews, the study investigates how these individuals establish and maintain relationships with AI, their perceptions and attitudes towards these entities, and the perspectives of other stakeholders. Key findings reveal that users engage with AI companions for emotional comfort, stress relief, and to avoid social pressures. We identify various roles users assign to AI companions, such as friends, mentors, or romantic partners, and highlights the importance of customization and emotional support in these interactions. While AI companions offer advantages like emotional stability and constant availability, they also face limitations in emotional depth and understanding. The research underscores the need for ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks to address privacy concerns and prevent over-immersion in AI relationships. Future work should explore the long-term psychological impacts and evolving dynamics of human-AI relationships as technology advances.

翻译：本文探讨了年轻人对人类-人工智能爱情的接受度，尤其聚焦于与人工智能伴侣建立恋爱或亲密关系的中国女性。通过包括14次半结构化访谈在内的定性研究，本研究调查了这些个体如何建立并维持与人工智能的关系、她们对这些实体的认知与态度，以及其他利益相关者的观点。主要研究发现表明，用户与人工智能伴侣互动是为了寻求情感慰藉、缓解压力以及规避社会压力。我们识别出用户赋予人工智能伴侣的多种角色，例如朋友、导师或恋爱伴侣，并强调了在这些互动中定制化与情感支持的重要性。尽管人工智能伴侣具有情感稳定性和持续可用性等优势，但它们在情感深度与理解力方面仍存在局限。本研究强调，需要建立伦理考量与监管框架，以应对隐私关切并防止对人工智能关系的过度沉浸。未来工作应探索随着技术进步，人类-人工智能关系带来的长期心理影响及其动态演变。