Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

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Despite the growing narratives that AI can form friendships with users, many experts argue that this does not effectively address the broader issue of loneliness. The complexities of human emotions and relationships are not replicable by current AI technologies, making genuine connections unfeasible.

Stories abound of people falling in love or developing friendship with a chatbot. But that doesn't actually solve the loneliness problem.