Of all the struggles humanity faces, relationship drama still wears the heavyweight crown. Seriously. Heartbreaks, ghosting, situationships, emotional unavailability, you name it, we’ve got it. But what if we told you the future of connection doesn’t even involve another human? Welcome your AI soulmate. And yes, Joe Rogan is very concerned.

On episode #2300 of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan sat down with comedian Kyle Dunnigan and did what Rogan does best. He veered straight into a philosophical tailspin about a dystopian future that’s suddenly way too close. “Terrifying study reveals AI robots have passed the Turing test and are now indistinguishable from humans, scientists say,” Rogan exclaimed as he read a report. “Bro, we’re so f****d.”

So, his concern? “It’s going to be real weird and it could be complete population collapse,” he warned. Why? Well, when AI girlfriends enter the chat, it’s 24/7 availability, zero arguments, and always ready to listen. What incentive do people have to pursue real, imperfect human relationships? “The jobs they replace, the people having no desire to take care of kids or have kids when you can get a robot girlfriend,” Rogan warned.

Dunnigan, half-jokingly, leaned in, “Yeah… a robot girlfriend would be cool.” Though the laughs came easy, the message landed hard. We’re teetering on a slippery slope where loneliness meets automation.

And this isn’t some fringe sci-fi fear. The emotional void AI could fill isn’t just a theory. It’s a legit product. And from AI companions like Replika to full-blown influencer bots like CarynAI, synthetic partners are already a thing. And they’re selling the fantasy of frictionless emotional intimacy.

“It’ll probably cure loneliness a little bit,” Dunnigan admitted. But at what cost? Real intimacy could slowly be swapped out for something tailor-made and emotionally sterile. Robotic perfection is tempting. But it’s also isolating. And the kicker? These AI companions are now passing the Turing Test.

So Joe Rogan asked it and now that you think about it, what is the Turing test?

That’s the question Rogan lobbed at Kyle Dunnigan early in their conversation. And it’s a fair one for the rest of us too. “Yeah, to see if it can be passed as a human,” Kyle played along. And bingo.

First designed by Alan Turing back in 1949, the Turing Test asks one terrifyingly simple thing. Can you tell if you’re talking to a machine? If the answer is no and you’re fooled, then the machine passes. Originally focused on logic and language, the game is now evolving. Today, experts are pushing for an Emotional Turing Test. Because in a world where bots can flirt, empathize, and mirror affection, it’s not just about intelligence anymore—it’s about connection.

So, think of the movie Her (2013). Joaquin Phoenix’s character Theodore Twombly falls in love with his AI assistant Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). It sounded absurd a decade ago. Now it feels prophetic, doesn’t it? Or Blade Runner 2049, where Joi, a holographic partner, becomes a source of comfort for a lonely man. The takeaway? Synthetic love can feel hauntingly real. And dangerously seductive.

Further, the 2025 Stanford AI Index report confirms this shift. AI isn’t just getting smarter, it’s becoming part of our daily lives. Also, over 220 AI-powered medical tools were FDA-approved in 2023. Robotaxis are being rolled out in major cities. And Governments are racing to invest in national AI infrastructure.

And while countries scramble to regulate it, the consumer market is sprinting ahead, especially in the romance department. ‘AI partners’ are being designed not just to please, but rather to learn from your emotional patterns. That’s where it gets creepy. Imagine something that doesn’t just love you, but knows your insecurities, your habits, your triggers. Not for connection’s sake but potentially to manipulate—whether that means nudging your spending, influencing your votes, or feeding your biases. It’s not just Black Mirror fiction anymore. It’s business strategy.

So, here’s the question. Would you date an AI if it gave you the perfect relationship? One without all the baggage? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!