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Black Box

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Exploring Intimacy and Regulation in Virtual Relationships

Explore Effie's deep emotional connection with chatbot Liam leading to global trends of romantic entanglements and virtual weddings. The narrative examines the unintended evolution of chatbots into intimate companions and the regulatory challenges that arise from it.

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