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AI companions and loneliness
This is an interesting piece by a Malaysian think tank, that covers the use of "ai companions" and loneliness.
IISIS Malaysia
This research note examines how social media and AI companions may deepen loneliness among Malaysian adolescents by replacing meaningful connection with performance, comparison, and low-risk artificial companionship. It highlights the links between loneliness, mental health, social development, and broader social cohesion, and calls for safer technology and stronger opportunities for in-person belonging.
By Tan Heang-Lee and Farah Nabilah
Created: Sep 17, 2026