Psychologytoday iconPsychologytodayAug 11, 2026

Redefining Communication in the Digital Age

Due to AI chatbots' increasing ability to simulate human-like interactions, some people "fall in love" and develop emotional attachments to chatbots.

Redefining Communication in the Digital Age

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Due to AI chatbots' increasing ability to simulate human-like interactions, some people "fall in love" and develop emotional attachments to chatbots.

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Due to AI chatbots' increasing ability to simulate human-like interactions, some people "fall in love" and develop emotional attachments to chatbots.

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