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Story summary
- The British Medical Journal notes nearly half of adults feel lonely, and one in ten experiences chronic loneliness, while AI chatbots gain use in the UK.
- AI provides accessible support but cannot replace genuine human interaction.
- Dr. Roman Raczka warns AI may create an illusion of connection, raising privacy and dependency concerns.
- The BMJ report calls for further studies and emphasizes maintaining human support in mental health care.
