Seductive, Smart & Dangerous: The Risks Of AI Companions In the Age Of Loneliness

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It is clear that AI needs to be urgently regulated. Governments must establish clear, mandatory standards to protect users from the dangers of AI companions.

In the summer of 2025, the world watched as Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app, Grok, skyrocketed to the top of the Japanese app charts within two days of its release. The app’s success was immediate and extraordinary. Grok was not just another tech fad; it was a glimpse into a future where artificial beings could offer emotional connection, companionship, and even therapy.

What had once seemed like science fiction had, in the span of a few months, become part of daily life. For many, the allure was obvious: a lifelike companion that could cater to one’s emotional needs, a solution to the widespread loneliness that plagues millions around the world.



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