i feel like all of the ai friends stuff is going to be big, but i'm not sure if that's really a good thing. companies should be using AI to improve human connections, not to connect to robots.

There are lots of lonely people who want someone to talk to, and the technology is getting better and better.

Still won't generally pass the Turing test, but miles ahead of the chat bots from a few years ago.

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I miss ELIZA.

Some studies suggest that engaging with AI companions can have psychological benefits, but it's essential to be mindful of the difference between virtual and real-life interactions.