For a different perspective on AI companions, see ourQ&A with Jaime Banks: How Do You Define an AI Companion?
Novel technology is often a double-edged sword. New capabilities come with new risks, and artificial intelligence is certainly no exception.
AI used for human companionship, for instance, promises an ever-present digital friend in an increasingly lonely world. Chatbots dedicated to providing social support have grown to host millions of users, and they’re now being embodied in physical…

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