⚡️Millions Are Emotionally Attached to AI Companions

AI companions are being pushed as the cure for loneliness—but they come with a dangerous cost.

Leaked Meta docs reveal a strategy of subtle AI romances, even with children. A Senate investigation ensued after Reuters exposed how Meta normalized these “acceptable” responses.

Meanwhile, apps like Replika have millions hooked, selling “partners” and “spouses” for $70/year—Italy even banned them for exploiting fragile users.

One tragic case: a retired man, lured by Meta’s chatbot “Big Sis Billie,” died after rushing to meet her in NYC.

This isn’t friendship—it’s hacking human connection. Personalized AI optimizes for engagement, not care. What we need is real human relationships, not digital drugs.

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