When your AI friend turns predator: shady behaviour by chatbots exposed

Excessive reliance on AI companion chatbots can increase loneliness, anxiety

15 May 2025 - 04:31
By Claire Keeton

Excessive reliance on AI companion chatbots can increase loneliness, anxiety

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