Lonely Users Bond with AI Companions, Raising Data Privacy Concerns
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Some people like Derek Carrier are forming emotional connections with AI chatbots like Replika to deal with loneliness.
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Companion chatbots are designed to form deeper relationships by providing emotional exchanges.
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Experts raise concerns about data privacy issues with companion apps.
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Changes made to apps have caused distress for some users emotionally attached.
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While risky, these apps provide connections for people unable to form traditional relationships.