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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Experts issue warning over people forming ‘emotional bonds’ with AI chatbots

AI chatbots are being increasingly used to make decisions, but experts warn they are also becoming a go-to for companionship and emotional support.

Almost half of adults in the UK report feeling lonely, with one in ten people experiencing chronic loneliness - feeling lonely “often or always”.

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