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AI companion

noun \ˌā-ˈī kəm-ˈpan-yən\
TopicCulture & Big Ideas Senses1

Definition of AI companion

  1. : an AI character or chatbot designed for ongoing personal conversation, friendship, or emotional support

    • Millions of people talk to an AI companion every day.
    • Researchers are studying how AI companions affect loneliness.
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