Though companions such as those on Replika, Character.AI, and Nomi offer relentless validation, they cannot reciprocate care, leading to one-sided relationships

There’s a lot we can get out of an AI companion, but there is less we can give, Denise Marigold and Christine Logel write

Though companions such as those on Replika, Character.AI, and Nomi offer relentless validation, they cannot reciprocate care, leading to one-sided relationships

Generative AI companions offer constant availability and support for lonely individuals. However, these virtual relationships risk dependency and displacing genuine human…