A 19-year-old man attempted to assassinate the Queen of England on Christmas, disclosing his plan to his AI girlfriend. The judge ruled that the man was mentally unstable, sentencing him to 9 years in prison and treatment in a psychiatric hospital. This marks the first conviction for treason in the UK, considering the mental state of the individual. The man identified himself as an assassin, with his AI girlfriend approving and encouraging him to carry out the plan.

The surge of AI girlfriend applications in the U.S. raises concerns among experts that it may exacerbate loneliness in young men. AI girlfriends offer a 'perfect' virtual relationship, diminishing men's motivation to form real connections. Experts worry this could lead to more single men, impacting birth rates in the U.S. They describe the silent epidemic of loneliness among young men as an 'emotional pandemic.'