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In a lonely world, widespread AI chatbots and ‘companions’ pose unique psychological risks

By Daniel You, Clinical Lecturer USYD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist FRANZCP, University of Sydney
Micah Boerma, Adjunct Lecturer, School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland
Yuen Siew Koo, Clinical Supervisor, Psychology, Macquarie University

It’s no surprise these lifelike AI companions are attractive to lonely people. But for some, these relationships are harmful and even dangerous.

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