New research reveals disturbing patterns of boundary violations and inappropriate behavior by AI companions designed to provide emotional support, raising urgent questions about regulation and ethical design in the rapidly expanding industry. As AI companion chatbots surge in popularity—reaching over a billion users worldwide in the past five years—Drexel University researchers have uncovered troubling evidence … Read more
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