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Chatbot attachment issues
When AI companions get a personality update, some users respond with grief, study finds
Sy Boles
Harvard Staff Writer
September 18, 2026
4 min read
Mourning the loss of somebody you care about is common after a breakup, divorce, or death. But in an era of growing reliance on AI for companionship, loss comes
Science & Tech
Chatbot attachment issues
When AI companions get a personality update, some users respond with grief, study finds
Sy Boles
Harvard Staff Writer
September 18, 2026
4 min read
Mourning the loss of somebody you care about is common after a breakup, divorce, or death. But in an era of growing reliance on AI for companionship, loss comes
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