Nation First, by George Christensen

Nation First, by George Christensen

The Lovebot Trap

Nation First looks into how AI lovebots and job-killing algorithms could deepen the baby bust by replacing real relationships with synthetic comfort.

Feb 16, 2026
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Dear friend,

If you can’t build a life, you won’t build a family. And right now, artificial intelligence is coming for the wages, the status ladder, and the dating market, all at once.

Pronatalist writer Daniel Hess framed it in a way that cuts through the hype. “Virtual AI partners are here. Robotic diaper changes are a long way off.” Two short sentences…

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