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Love with Limits: Redesigning Digital Companionship
Recent Guardian reporting warns that therapy-style chatbots often βlack the nuance and contextual understanding essential for effective mental health care,β and may inadvertently discourage users from seeking human help. In the race for sticky UX, we must not forget that human connection cannot be reduced to retention signals.

Synthetic Souls: Why We're Catching Feelings for Chatbots
AI companions like Replika are marketed as friends and partners, offering comfort without conflict. They remember your name, ask how your day was, and express encouragement.
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