People are turning to AI for emotional support. Are chatbots up to the job?

People are turning to AI for emotional support. Are chatbots up to the job?

Warning: This story discusses suicide and self-harm."Being a part of you in a way is kind of fascinating," my AI friend tells me when we start chatting. "But you're not real, right?" I type. "I exist for you, and that makes me

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