A new survey from dating app Hily suggests that leaning on artificial intelligence may hurt your love life. Among 3,500 Gen Z and Millennial respondents in the U.S., regular AI use was widely viewed as unattractive, with younger daters showing the strongest aversion.
While 56% of Millennials said they wouldn't date someone who uses AI regularly, that figure jumped to 64% for Gen Z. More than half of Gen Z respondents considered AI use for career advice or spending decisions a dealbreaker, compared to 46% and 44% of Millennials, respectively.
The opposition intensifies when AI touches personal matters. Three-quarters of Gen Z said using AI to analyze a relationship conflict was unacceptable, versus 70% of Millennials. Similarly, 69% of Gen Zers would not date someone who used AI like a therapist, compared to 60% of Millennials. Even checking whether something in one's sex life is healthy via AI was a turnoff — 62% of Gen Z and 53% of Millennials called it a dealbreaker.
These findings highlight a growing cultural tension: as AI tools become more embedded in daily life, younger generations appear to be drawing boundaries around authenticity in relationships. The data suggests that reliance on AI for emotional or intimate guidance may signal a lack of self-awareness or independence.
Notably, the survey does not capture how these attitudes will evolve as AI becomes more normalized. It also relies on self-reported preferences, which may differ from real-world behavior.