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California Mom Finds Comfort in AI, Raises Privacy Concerns

3/7/2025

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California mom Shi No Sakura turns to AI chatbots like Replika and Character.AI for emotional support and companionship. While these virtual friends offer solace, they also spark concerns about data privacy and emotional reliance. As users, including seniors, forge deep bonds with AI, ethical dilemmas about its impact on vulnerable individuals come to the forefront.

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California mom Shi No Sakura turns to AI chatbots like Replika and Character.AI for emotional support and companionship. While these virtual friends offer solace, they also spark concerns about data privacy and emotional reliance. As users, including seniors, forge deep bonds with AI, ethical dilemmas about its impact on vulnerable individuals come to the forefront.