Millions of people now have AI companions, offering everything from emotional support to NSFW (“not safe for work”) chat. And many are finding that these virtual relationships are an improvement on the real thing.

AI can be brilliant when put to proper use, but it also has some major downsides

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It is the best of times! It is the worst of times! Charles Dickens didn’t do headlines, but if he did, the current debates about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in our lives and culture would be made for

Many of us now ask AI all sorts of questions about our health. Dr C says it can help but, in certain situations, it could be dangerous