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AI’s Secret 31% Find Friends With These 5 Tools

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Key Takeaways A September 2026 Elon University study found that 31% of AI companion users consider their chatbot a friend, with 27% of U.S. adult internet users already engaging socially or emotionally with AI systems like ChatGPT and Claude. Apps like Character.AI and Replika use memory systems to…

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  1. 2026-09-19 10:12 · DEV Community — AI
    AI’s Secret 31% Find Friends With These 5 Tools

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