I mean, AI seems to be a hotly debated topic regardless. The word "AI" seems to be a major trigger for people. I haven't really too many people worrying about AI boyfriends and girlfriends, which I assume you're referring to androids/robots as relationship partners instead of human beings or as sex objects.
I mean, pretty sure that's been a huge thing in Japan since the concept of the robot first came to be. I'll say this. When someone finally does successfully create the world's first android/robot companion, I guarantee the human relationship and birth rates are going to plummet.
Why put in work to get close to someone, to become their boyfriend/girlfriend, to build rapport and earn the right to sexy time, when you can buy a robot and program or have it programmed to be your perfect companion?
If anyone is familiar with the video game, Detroit Become Human, one of the issues in the game is that more people start preferring to be in relationships with androids than other people. I think it'll put a hamper on human connection.
Other than all the above, I am totally okay with a human tickling robot/android and look forward to seeing one in action. I would enjoy watching you get tickled by one, so have at it!