Software maker creates virtual girlfriend

By Keith Bradsher
The New York Times

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Men, are you tired of the time and trouble of having a girlfriend? Hong Kong-based Artificial Life has the answer.
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Who needs a social life?
by System Tyrant February 24, 2005 7:08 AM PST: It's all fun and games till she breaks your heart and you take it out on your phone. Interesting concept, but don't you think we are socially problematic without virtual girl friends?; Reply to this comment View reply
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by volterwd February 27, 2005 9:07 PM PST: this can create a generation of men who get sex from hookers and have no social skills... oops sorry the computer already did that; Reply to this comment

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