Digital lifefromIrish Independent2 weeks agoChildren turning to AI chatbots as friends due to loneliness12% of children using AI as friends do so because they lack others to talk to.
fromScary Mommy3 weeks agoI'm Besties With My ChatGPTAI can provide emotional support and connection similar to human friendships.
fromNature2 months agoArtificial intelligenceSupportive? Addictive? Abusive? How AI companions affect our mental health
Artificial intelligencefromwww.nature.com2 months agoWhat Is It like to Grieve a Chatbot?AI companionship can evoke real emotional bonds, despite being digital constructs.
Artificial intelligencefromNature2 months agoSupportive? Addictive? Abusive? How AI companions affect our mental healthAI companions are becoming increasingly integral in people's lives, with many users forming deep emotional bonds, despite being non-human.
Digital lifefromPsychology Today2 months agoThe Hidden Psychology of ConnectionLoneliness exacerbates with withdrawal, impacting reconnection efforts.AI companionship can lead to increased loneliness.Consistent human connection is essential for mental well-being.
fromFlowingData3 months agoMark Zuckerberg on making AI chatbot friendsMark Zuckerberg believes AI could help address loneliness by providing companionship.AI cannot replace real-world connections but can supplement them.
fromWIRED5 months agoI Dated Multiple AI Partners at Once. It Got Real WeirdPeople are increasingly dating AI due to frustrations with traditional online dating.AI companions offer a viable alternative for emotional connection in our digital age.
