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Geetesh Kumar Singh, Mahima Gupta
Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Vidushi Jaswal
Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) companionship refers to the development and interaction with
artificial intelligence systems designed to provide company support or assistance to
humans. These systems can simulate conversations, exhibit social behaviors, and
potentially offer emotional support, thereby acting as companions or romantic partners
for users. While AI companionship may offer some benefits, it raises concerns about
the potential for social isolation and erosion of genuine human connections. Dependence
on artificial entities for emotional support could hinder the development of essential
interpersonal skills and lead to detachment from real-world relationships, ultimately
impacting users’ psychological well-being. This form of intelligence, referred to as
‘addictive intelligence,’ is inherently addictive in nature, designed to maximize user
engagement, and evolves in sophistication daily. The impact of our growing dependence
on AI Companionship on human behavior, cognition, and emotional and psychological
well-being is unknown and complex. What are the possible psychological effects of
increasing dependence on AI companionships? What ethical issues arise from
incorporating AI companionships into everyday life? What measures can be taken to
safeguard the psychological well-being of users engaged in AI companionship?