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May 11, 2026
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From AI companions to climate action, we undervalue what lies ahead
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AI companions, such as those offered by Character.AI, are emerging in a context of widespread loneliness, where people are seek connection that feels reliable and low in emotional cost. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins, file)
From AI companions to climate action, we undervalue what lies ahead
Published: May 11, 2026 12.02pm EDT
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Millions of people around the world now use AI companions — for friendship, emotional support, mental health counselling and romantic interactions. This includes 72 per cent of adolescents, according to one study from the United States.
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