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Health expert warns of leaning too heavily on AI for social connections

With the rise of AI companions who serve as online friends or romantic interests, experts are questioning how the technology affects our real-world social connections and relationships. According to Kasley Killam, author of the social health-focused book “The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



Health expert Kasley Killam warns against over-reliance on AI for social connections, emphasizing that while AI can aid in practicing social interactions, it should not replace real-world relationships. Speaking at the SXSW conference, she highlighted the growing popularity of AI companions, noting a 652% revenue growth in 2024. Killam expressed concern that AI might replace human connections, advocating for its use as part of a diverse social toolkit rather than the primary source. She also addressed broader tech impacts, such as loneliness and busyness culture, encouraging human interaction during downtime.

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