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Teenagers turning to AI companions are redefining love as easy, unconditional and always there

  • Written by Anna Mae Duane, Professor of English, University of Connecticut
Teenagers turning to AI companions are redefining love as easy, unconditional and always thereCan a person love an AI chatbot?RLT_Images/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

Teenagers are falling in love with chatbots. Young people are reporting epidemic levelsof loneliness, and some are turning to technology to fill the void. Recent tragedies provide a glimpse into the extent of this trend and the dangers it poses.

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