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Can Generative AI Chatbots Emulate Human Connection? A Relationship Science Perspective
2025-04-25
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<p>The development of generative AI capable of sustaining complex conversations has created a burgeoning market for companion chatbots promising social and emotional connection. The appeal of these products raises questions about whether chatbots can fulfill the functions of close relationships. Proponents argue that relationships with chatbots can be as meaningful as relationships between humans, whereas critics...
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- DOI
- 10.31234/osf.io/vyfa4_v2