this post was submitted on 09 Dec 2024
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[โ€“] PP_BOY_ 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The fact that this even needs to be said in the first place is alarming

[โ€“] pavnilschanda 3 points 3 weeks ago

Many people who get into AI companionship are teenagers (the subject of this article) and their parents were probably not familiar with AI before, so it makes sense for publications to warn those unfamiliar with AI about its potential risks.