Author: Nica Dimaandal
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(Artificially) Imaginary Friends
“ChatGPT, write my English essay on Hamlet.”“Meta, design a poster for my ice cream truck.”“CHAI… I feel like you’re the only one who understands me.” While most people associate AI with plagiarism or generative images, one use is often overlooked: AI companions. Platforms such as CHAI, Character.AI and Nomi simulate human interaction through casual conversation,…