07 APR 2026.
A new survey from ZipHealth, based on responses from over 1,000 people across the U.S. and Canada, suggests something has shifted in a way most people would have laughed off just a few years ago. About 23 percent of respondents said they would consider having sex with a humanoid robot, while another 19 percent admitted they have already engaged in some form of romantic or sexual interaction with AI chatbots. Even more telling, half of those people said they kept it from their partner. That kind of secrecy signals something deeper than curiosity. It points to a quiet redefinition of intimacy already underway.
We have spent years turning our devices into emotional outlets. People text instead of call, vent into apps, and increasingly turn to AI for advice because it feels easier than navigating real conversations. According to the survey, 55 percent said talking to AI feels easier than talking to another person. Easier often means safer. There is no rejection, no judgment, no friction. But that convenience comes with a cost.
AI cannot offer true intimacy. It does not challenge, grow, or bring its own perspective. It reflects what it is programmed to reflect. While that can feel comforting, it removes the very tension and unpredictability that make real relationships meaningful. You cannot build something lasting with a system designed to agree with you.
The generational divide is also striking. About 26 percent of Gen Z reported romantic or sexual interactions with AI, compared to 19 percent of millennials. At the same time, most still consider it a form of cheating. So behavior and belief are now out of sync. People are engaging in it, hiding it, and judging it simultaneously.
Loneliness sits at the center of this trend. Among women open to AI relationships, 29 percent cited loneliness as a driving factor. That reveals a deeper issue. People are not just seeking novelty, they are searching for connection without the risk of being ignored or replaced.
Roughly three quarters of respondents believe AI intimacy could harm real relationships. That fear is grounded. When your easiest connection exists in your pocket, real relationships have to compete with something engineered to feel perfect. The technology may be new, but the human desire behind it is not. The real question is whether society is prepared to redefine intimacy around something that cannot truly feel anything at all.
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At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025, Teddy Swims teamed up with Tedeschi Trucks Band for a powerful rendition of Feelin’ Alright. Channeling the gritty soul of Joe Cocker, the performance blended raw vocals with rich instrumentation. It was a standout tribute, capturing the spirit of classic rock while introducing it to a new generation with undeniable energy and emotion.
Teddy Swims & Tedeschi Trucks Band Perform Joe Cocker “Feelin’ Alright” | Rock Hall 2025 Induction
Teddy Swims and Tedeschi Trucks Band perform Joe Cocker’s “Feelin’ Alright” at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles – the second song in the all-star tribute to newly inducted Joe Cocker. This pairing made too much sense.
