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Is this love? Just how realistic is a friendship with AI?

Is this love? Just how realistic is a friendship with AI?

Update: 2025-10-26
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When people choose to stay home with their chatbot friend, rather than go out with their real human friends.

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Is this love? Just how realistic is a friendship with AI?

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