Killer AI companions: Healing or fueling the loneliness pandemic?
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AI companions are gaining popularity as a coping mechanism for loneliness, with over 20 million monthly active users on Character.AI alone. However, the recent suicide of a 14-year-old boy linked to an AI chatbot has sparked debate about the potential dangers and legal implications of these digital relationships.
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