Research on AI companions: loneliness, dependence and family-building intentions
One summary says AI companions may worsen loneliness among vulnerable users, while a ScienceDirect systematic review examines the factors behind dependence (trust, social attraction, belief in machine consciousness). Another piece discusses the link between AI relationships and fertility intentions and family building (17–19 August 2026).
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- AI Companions may Worsen Loneliness for Vulnerable Usersdigitalhealthnews.eu · Aug 17, 2026
- Friends, lovers, and companions: A systematic scoping review of empirical evidence on human-AI relationships - ScienceDirectsciencedirect.com · Aug 19, 2026
- AI Companions: When the Chatbot Becomes Your Best Friend - Why That Should Concern Us - Lifesjourney Bloglifesjourneyblog.com · Aug 17, 2026
- How Can You Keep the Same AI Companion Relationship and Memories Across Mobile and Desktop?jenova.ai · Aug 17, 2026
- Digital Desire: The Rise of AI Relationships and Techno-Intimacy – Impact on Fertility Intentions, Future Reproduction, Family Building, and Mental Healthemjreviews.com · Aug 18, 2026
- AI in Mental Health — Shape the Future of Behavioral Health Carethenationalcouncil.org · Aug 18, 2026
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