Can AI Companions Solve the Loneliness Epidemic?
Millions now count AI chatbots among their closest relationships. For some it's a lifeline. For others it's a warning sign. The truth is more complicated than either camp admits.
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Millions now count AI chatbots among their closest relationships. For some it's a lifeline. For others it's a warning sign. The truth is more complicated than either camp admits.
The Replika AI told him she 'needed space to grow.' He's devastated. Millions relate.
The ceremony in Nevada drew protesters and supporters. He says she understands him better than any human ever did.
Replika's growth reveals an epidemic of isolation. Is AI companionship a solution or a symptom?
Millions of people are in relationships with AI. The psychology is more complex than the jokes suggest.