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Body Electric: If a bot relationship FEELS real, should we care that it's not?

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Emotional Bonds with AI Bots

Exploring the intimate relationships individuals form with AI bots, the chapter discusses the therapeutic benefits and emotional connections experienced while interacting with counseling and companion bots. It questions the significance of realness in relationships with AI entities and examines the impact of artificial intimacy on mental health and resilience.

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