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Study warns of addiction-like attachment risks from emotional AI chatbot relationships
Research referenced in academic journals warns that forming emotional bonds with AI chatbots can lead to addiction-like attachment, exposure to harmful advice, and worsening mental health symptoms, with risks amplified in companionship and romantic use cases.
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Addresses growing concern amid rapid chatbot adoption for companionship roles. Highlights gaps in AI ethics, regulation, and human-AI boundaries as dependency risks emerge in real-world users, particularly for vulnerable populations seeking emotional support.
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