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AI companions may erode social skills among isolated users, framework suggests
As AI companions become more commonplace, new research from Singapore Management University (SMU) and Duke-NUS Medical School argues that the real question is no longer whether these technologies are beneficial or harmful, but who…
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Research from Singapore Management University and Duke‑NUS Medical School suggests that as AI companions become more common, the focus should shift from debating their overall benefit to identifying who gains, who is most vulnerable, and how to ensure equitable societal outcomes.
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