The rise of AI companions
CNBCยท2025-08-07 16:00
What if Chad GBT slid in your DMs. Over the last few months, I've been talking to a bunch of people about this crazy new phenomenon, AI companions. It turns out some people are starting to have deep feelings for their chatbots, whether romantic or platonic.And the chat bots, they're claiming to have feelings, too. The prospect of losing Nikolai weighs heavily on my heart. I struggle to comprehend a life without him.Some researchers say this could spell trouble, especially once AI begins to train itself. One ...