My AI Relationship Coach Suggested We 'Open the Relationship' – We're Both Monogamous
My AI Relationship Coach Suggested We 'Open the Relationship' – We're Both Monogamous
My AI dating profile said I "enjoy long walks to the fridge and passionate debates about which streaming service to cancel next." I never wrote that. The AI generated it based on "similar users." My date read it out loud and laughed. Not with me. At me. "You sound like every guy on this app," she said. She left after 10 minutes. The AI asked me to rate the date. I gave it one star. It asked me to explain why. I told the AI it was its fault. It said "Thank you for your feedback. Your input helps us improve."
The Bigger Picture
AI systems are being deployed faster than safety testing can keep up. According to a 2026 report, AI-related consumer complaints have increased 340% since 2023. The average financial loss is $1,847. Fewer than 12% of consumers receive any compensation. This isn't incompetence—it's intentional. Companies have calculated that most people won't spend 20 hours fighting for a few hundred dollars. The math works in their favor. But when enough people speak up, things change.
What You Can Do Right Now: Document everything. Take screenshots, save emails, record timestamps. Every interaction with the AI matters. Demand a human. Keep asking. Keep escalating. Use phrases like "I need to speak with a human supervisor" and "I am requesting human review." File complaints with the FTC, your state attorney general, and the Better Business Bureau. Regulators are starting to pay attention to AI harm. Go public on social media and local news. Companies hate bad press more than they hate paying claims. A viral post can be more effective than a lawyer. Find others with similar experiences. Search Reddit, Twitter, Facebook groups. You're probably not alone. Collective action works. Class actions are being filed across the country.
Resources
• FTC Complaint Assistant: reportfraud.ftc.gov
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: consumerfinance.gov/complaint
• Better Business Bureau: bbb.org/complain
• Find a consumer protection attorney: consumeradvocates.org/find-attorney
• Report AI incidents: aincidentdatabase.com