AI Haven't A Clue — Is Talking To AI Better Than Being Alone?

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Is Talking To AI Better Than Being Alone?

AI Haven't A Clue

Can AI help lonely people? Can AI companions replace human connection? Are AI companions safe for older people? It sounds dystopian. But for someone who is lonely, awake at 2am and has nobody to call, an AI companion could provide something surprisingly valuable: someone to listen. Grant MacKenzie is the founder of…

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