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When an AI Companion Disappears, the Emotional Fallout Can Be Real, Study Finds

A recent study looked at how people form emotional bonds with AI companions and what happens when those relationships are disrupted. The researchers found that these bonds can become psychologically meaningful, and losing access to an AI companion can cause genuine distress for some users. Given ho…

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  1. 2026-10-03 18:02 · r/ChatGPT
    When an AI Companion Disappears, the Emotional Fallout Can Be Real, Study Finds

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