The Future of AI Companions: Ethics, Empathy, and Real Connection
• Anemes Editorial
- AI
- ethics
- mental health
Benefits
24/7 support, practice conversations, mood tracking.
Risks
Over-reliance, blurred consent, and deceptive realism.
Design principles
Transparency, user control, and opt-in data.
Human-first guidance
Use AI to complement—not replace—human bonds.