IB TIMES - Late Checkout CEO Greg Isenberg shared an encounter in a recent blog post on X. He claims he met a man who allocates a significant portion of his monthly budget (£8k- $10K) to AI companions, often called "AI girlfriends." The man noted that customisation is critical for him as he gets to pick his AI girlfriend's likes and dislikes. His preferred platforms are Candy.ai and Kupid.ai. Candy.ai promises to provide "the ultimate AI girlfriend experience" and offers "virtual companions for immersive and personalised chats." Kupid AI generates virtual and fictional characters using AI algorithms. Users can communicate with these fictional characters via voice notes. Apps like Romantic AI offer customisable AI companions who can converse on shared interests and provide emotional support. Another app, Forever Companion, lets users converse with chatbots modelled after famous social media personalities.