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Can adults have real relationships with chatbots?

Can adults have real relationships with chatbots?

Update: 2025-12-09
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How and why do people form friendships with "virtual companions"? What are the positives and negatives of such relationships and what does it tell us about culture at the moment?
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Can adults have real relationships with chatbots?

Can adults have real relationships with chatbots?