by Rhiannon Williams from MIT Technology Review on (#72RQ2)
Chatbots are skilled at crafting sophisticated dialogue and mimicking empathetic behavior. They never get tired of chatting. It's no wonder, then, that so many people now use them for companionship-forging friendships or even romantic relationships. According to a study from the nonprofit Common Sense Media, 72% of US teenagers have used AI for companionship. Although...