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Could artificial intelligence (AI) be accelerating the so-call 'loneliness' epidemic in Australia?New research has found one in six Australians would sometimes rather stay home and chat to AI than go out with their friends. While one in seven reckon they could fall in love with a bot.
In this deep dive episode, we unpack why young Aussies are turning to AI chatbots for connection.
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- Dr Raffaele Ciriello, digital innovation and ethics researcher, University of Sydney
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