Personal AI companions gain massive following as users seek digital connections
AI chatbots are becoming go-to digital friends for millions of users‚ mostly women. Data shows people spend hours daily talking to these AI companions‚ from virtual partners to mentors
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
