More than just friends? Dangers of depending on AI chatbots for companionship
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AI boyfriends or girlfriends on apps like Character.AI may be enticing, but an expert urges users to seek real-life connections instead.
  • Porto881English
    2•1 month ago

    The fact that this even needs to be said in the first place is alarming

    • @pavnilschandaOPM
      3•1 month ago

      Many people who get into AI companionship are teenagers (the subject of this article) and their parents were probably not familiar with AI before, so it makes sense for publications to warn those unfamiliar with AI about its potential risks.