By Julian Givi
Publication Date: 2026-02-02 19:05:00
As Valentine’s Day approaches, finding the perfect words to express your feelings for that special someone can be a daunting task – so much so that you may be tempted to ask ChatGPT for help.
After all, it can compose a well-written, romantic message within seconds. Even a short, personal limerick or poem is no problem.
But before you copy and paste that AI-generated love letter, think about how it might make you feel.
We explore the intersection of consumer behavior and technology and examine how people feel after using generative AI to write heartfelt messages. It turns out that there is a psychological cost to using technology as your personal ghostwriter.
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