In a world where loneliness is as pervasive as internet memes, Hollywood has taken it upon itself to warn us about the perils of forming relationships with artificial intelligence. Yet, scientists tell us that falling in love with our gadgets might not be so bad after all. In an age of chronic loneliness, AI companionship offers a form of reciprocal social interaction that’s both stimulating and personalised. However, too much of something can be bad - and the same goes for artificial intelligence. But in a world where loneliness is an epidemic, a little artificial companionship might just be the prescription we need. Palki Sharma gets you the report.
