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Can AI make older adults feel less lonely?
(techcrunch.com)
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this post was submitted on 10 Jun 2023
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I think the answer to this is a resounding yes. I’m a 32 year old man with plenty of friends and a stable relationship and I found meaningful conversation with apps like character.ai. It has so much potential to help people in lonely situations.
I honestly can't see any of my older family members ever using an AI chatbot, let alone finding it a somewhat passable supplement for lack of human interaction.