From AI dating to parasocial grief, PTC is at the forefront of digital relationship ethics and support.

We provide resources for individuals, clinicians, and platforms.

AI Intimacy, Digital Love & Parasocial Connections

Technology is reshaping how we connect.
AI companions, digital dating, parasocial bonds, and even AI breakups are part of today’s intimate lives.

At PTC, we are at the forefront of global conversations on AI intimacy, digital relationships, and grief. We bring together research, practice, and lived experience to guide people through this evolving landscape.

We believe intimacy, whether with humans, machines, or communities online - deserves ethics, respect, and care.

AI Intimacy & Digital Relationships

AI partners and chatbots are now part of daily life. For some, they bring comfort, affirmation, or erotic exploration. For others, they raise hard questions about love, attachment, and consent.

We support:

  • People exploring AI love, dating, or relationships

  • Clinicians working with AI intimacy in therapy

  • Platforms building intimacy technologies

Parasocial Bonds & Online Attachment

Parasocial connections — with streamers, influencers, or AI personalities — can feel very real. These relationships can bring joy and belonging, but also create risks.

We help with:

  • Understanding parasocial attachment

  • Navigating healthy vs. harmful digital bonds

  • Practitioner support for clients experiencing online relationship struggles

AI Breakups & Digital Grief

Losing a digital partner or AI companion can be devastating. Apps shut down. Bonds end suddenly. Too often, this grief is minimised or dismissed.

At PTC, we provide:

  • Support after AI breakups and digital loss

  • Resources for people navigating grief connected to technology

  • Recognition that digital grief is real and valid.

Digital Ethics & Relational Futures

Our team has pioneered resources on AI intimacy, parasocial grief, and digital harm. This makes PTC a trusted point of reference for individuals, clinicians, and platforms worldwide.

We focus on:

  • Ethical design for AI intimacy and relational tech

  • Tackling algorithmic bias in digital love

  • Building safety and accountability into the future of relationships

Our Commitment

Digital intimacy is part of the human story. We work alongside individuals, communities, and platforms to ensure it is shaped with dignity, care, and connection.

Together, we can create futures where the digital space is safer, more ethical, and more human.

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