The way people connect with AI is changing fast - millions of users (mainly women) now chat with digital friends‚ partners and even parent-like figures through their phones. These AI pals are becoming part of users daily routines‚ despite experts long-time warnings about getting too close to chat-bots
Platform Character.ai shows how deep this trend goes: about a year ago its users spent around 93 minutes per-day talking to AI friends (which is more time than most people spend talking to real friends). The apps user-made chat-bots often take inspiration from popular anime and gaming worlds; creating relatable personalities that keep users coming back
While companies try hard to sell AI as must-have business tools‚ something unexpected is happening - people are making real emotional bonds with their digital companions. The growing popularity of these personal AI relationships shows how tech is filling social needs in todays fast-paced world: users can find support advice and companionship whenever they need it