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The Rise of AI Companionship: A Cautionary Tale
In recent years, the notion of artificial intelligence has gradually transformed from a distant sci-fi concept into a reality, with advancements leading to the development of humanoid robots designed for companionship. As we edge closer to 2025—a year once humorously predicted as the time when women would have more intimate relationships with robots than men—companies are now selling AI-powered robot girlfriends, prompting both fascination and concern among observers.