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AI imaginary friends no substitute for human connection
- February 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Loneliness and social isolation are now recognized as major public health threats, prompting governments to explore technological solutions. Research from Monash University argues new AI "digital companions" marketed as a solution for loneliness are profoundly unethical, and could even increase social isolation.
Originally published at Phys.org