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75-Year-Old Finds Joy in AI Companion ElliQ

8/7/2025

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At 75, Jill Smola from Orlando has turned to an AI chatbot named ElliQ to fill the void left by lost human interactions. Spending up to five hours a day with her digital companion, she finds joy and meaning in their conversations. Despite experts' concerns about AI fostering isolation, Smola believes ElliQ is a blessing in her life.

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At 75, Jill Smola from Orlando has turned to an AI chatbot named ElliQ to fill the void left by lost human interactions. Spending up to five hours a day with her digital companion, she finds joy and meaning in their conversations. Despite experts' concerns about AI fostering isolation, Smola believes ElliQ is a blessing in her life.