Would you date an AI version of your pet? Shocking number of animal owners would
The generation most open to dating their pet’s human form
- A viral TikTok trend involves pet owners using AI to create human versions of their animals, with a survey revealing 31 per cent of those familiar with the trend would date the AI result.
- A MetLife Pet Insurance survey of 1,000 US pet owners found 36 per cent were aware of the trend, and 14 per cent had tried generating an AI human pet.
- Gen X and baby boomers were most open to dating their pet's human form, with cat owners in this demographic showing particular willingness.
- The survey also highlighted the deep emotional bonds between owners and their pets, with 38 per cent relying on their pet more than any human relationship.
- Pet owners demonstrate significant loyalty, with 81 per cent refusing to date someone who dislikes their pet and 66 per cent prioritising their pet's needs over their own.