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I Surveyed 2,150 Americans About AI Companions. Here’s What Surprised Me

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AI companions are usually discussed in extremes. Depending on what you read, they're either harmless chatbots, a cure for loneliness, the future of relationships, or something that's going to make human connection even more complicated. After spending months testing AI companion apps, I wanted some…

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  1. 2026-09-09 03:08 · DEV Community — Machine Learning
    I Surveyed 2,150 Americans About AI Companions. Here’s What Surprised Me

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