Sustained AI companion use predicts lower well-being, longitudinal study finds
A two-wave longitudinal survey of Character.AI users found that sustained AI companion use predicts lower well-being through reduced human interaction. The Guardian and other sources write about the exploitation of the need for attachment and about healthier use.
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