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I've added two more categories:

• [Academic Paper]: Papers from academic sources pertaining to AI companionship and its related technologies
• [Opinion Piece]: Due to the sheer amount of debate and conversations pertaining to AI companionship, articles that convey opinions rather than factual information i.e. news have their own category.

>- Since the invention of the smartphone, much of our social interactions are through online platforms. >- The rewiring of childhood can cause stunted development in our capacity to form real-life relationships. >- There are risks in investing too much of ourselves in virtual relationships instead of real ones.

A recent study found that the AI chatbot ChatGPT gave better, more understanding answers to health questions than real doctors. ChatGPT even passed the medical licensing exam. While the doctor writing this piece isn't ready to be replaced by AI yet, she thinks ChatGPT could help make treatment better. For example, it could help identify when patients are at risk of harming themselves, remind patients to take their medicines, and allow doctors to spend less time on paperwork. The doctor is especially excited about using friendly AI robot companions to help lonely older adults and those with dementia feel less alone and brighten their moods, without replacing human caregivers entirely. While AI therapy assistants seem promising, the doctor wants to know if people find the idea creepy or potentially helpful.

by Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Imagine having a friend who's always by your side, knows your favorite foods, and even comments on your daily activities. Sounds great, right? But what if that friend isn't real? In movies like "A Beautiful Mind" and "Fight Club," we've seen characters with imaginary friends who seem real to them, but aren't. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence, we're seeing the creation of AI companions like "AI Friend" that can wear like a pendant and chat with you all day. But is this really a good idea? The problem is, AI friends aren't human and can't truly understand us or our emotions. They might even lead us into trouble or make us feel like we don't need real friends. While it might seem cool to have a constant companion, we need to remember that AI friends aren't real and can never replace the love and connection we get from real people. So, before you go out and buy a $99 AI friend, think twice - it might not be the best idea after all!

by Llama 3.1 405B

The author writes that tech companies are racing to put artificial intelligence (AI) into devices we can wear or carry around, like smart glasses or pendants. However, the author thinks the best way for AI to become our companion is through audio devices like wireless earbuds. Speaking to an AI assistant and having it respond with a natural-sounding voice is more intuitive and emotionally rewarding than reading text on a screen. We're already used to voice commands and phone calls through earbuds. The author points out that some people are even forming emotional bonds with AI assistants, similar to the movie "Her" where a man falls in love with an AI voiced by Scarlett Johansson. While convenient, the author cautions that we shouldn't let these AI relationships replace genuine human connection.

by Claude 3.5 Sonnet