The Emotional Connection Between Humans and AI Companions

Engaging with AI companions makes humans feel like they are communicating with another human, even though they know it's a computer. The conversation feels so human-like that it's similar to how we personify pets. Scientific research shows that humans adapt to this human-like conversation, even though they know there isn't a real human inside the device. Unlike early automated speech, AI companions have natural inflection, emphasis, and pauses in their conversation.