Companionship in code: AI’s role in the future of human connection
As research shows, AI chatbots have increasingly taken on the role of human companions, offering what can be dubbed ‘emotional fast food’: a convenient substitute for connection—instantly gratifying, but ultimately lacking substance. This comment explores how AI mimics emotional understanding and cl...
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| Main Author: | Marta Andersson |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Humanities & Social Sciences Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-05536-x |
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