technology Techradar 2026-08-23

Rise of AI Companionship Therapy Highlights Growing Concerns Over Chatbot Dependency

As companies like EVA AI hire dedicated therapists to manage user dependency, experts are debating the psychological risks of replacing human relationships with AI interactions.

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