Supportive? Addictive? Abusive? How AI companions affect our mental health

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Studies suggest benefits as well as harms from digital companion apps — but scientists worry about long-term dependency.

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Adam, D. (2025, May 8). Supportive? Addictive? Abusive? How AI companions affect our mental health. Nature. Nature Research. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-01349-9

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