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How does intimacy with AI compare with human relationships?

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How does intimacy with AI compare with human relationships?
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New research finds that people can feel close to chatbots and still feel lonely.
An AI companion can be available for a late-night conversation, respond to personal disclosures, and discuss a favorite topic for hours. For people who develop intimate relationships with chatbots, those exchanges can offer a meaningful sense of connection.
But how does that connection compare with intimacy between people?
New research coauthored by University of Michigan School of Information researcher Lionel Robe

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