Talking to AI can provide a form of interaction, but whether it counts as “socializing” depends on your definition of socializing. Socializing typically involves interacting with other people in a social context. While AI can simulate conversation and engage in discussions, it lacks the emotional and interpersonal aspects that often characterize human social interactions.

AI interactions are typically one-sided, with the AI providing responses based on programmed algorithms and patterns in the data it was trained on, without genuine emotions, empathy, or understanding. Socializing with other humans involves a mutual exchange of thoughts, emotions, and information that AI cannot fully replicate.

So, while talking to AI can be an engaging and informative experience, it may not fully replace or replicate the complexity and richness of human social interactions. It can be a form of communication or conversation, but it’s not the same as socializing with other people.