The Rise of AI Companions

AI companions are now passing the Turing test in ways that should concern us all.

These tools remember your conversations, adapt to your personality, and users report

genuine emotional connections. One app called Replika has millions forming daily bonds with AI friends

who never judge. These tools help lonely people find comfort and practice social skills without

fear of being judged. But therapists see a troubling pattern. People are replacing

human relationships because AI is easier and less messy. The question is whether we should

let convenience replace the beautiful complexity of real human connection. Because real relationships

challenge us, help us grow, and remind us what it means to be imperfectly