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A chatbot can point us back to one another
In a KQED conversation, human–AI relationship coach Amelia Miller says chatbots can facilitate introspection, but their frictionless validation may weaken autonomy and the vulnerability real intimacy demands. Her practical idea: use bots to reveal unmet needs or generate journal prompts, then take the reflection offline and turn toward friends, family, and face-to-face life.
A REASON TO SMILE
The brightest use of artificial intimacy may be as a mirror: learn what care feels like, then give more of it to people.
Source: Lesley McClurg with Amelia Miller · KQED · October 14, 2026Original: Are Chatbots Harming Our Relationships? | Close All Tabs PresentsAI-curated · Original summary · Founded by James Creedon
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