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

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Exploring the Impact of Chatbot Relationships on Human Well-being

Exploring the potential benefits of chatbot companionship for individuals dealing with loneliness and chronic illness, with a focus on differing perspectives and insights from MIT researcher Sherry Turkle's work on technology interactions.

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