The Rise of AI Companions: Are We Ready for Machine Relationships?
2 Introduction 1 Thesis Statement: As AI companions become increasingly lifelike and emotionally responsive, society must confront complex questions about intimacy, identity, ethics, and the evolving definition of relationships. 2 Context: From chatbots to robotic partners, AI companions are no longer science fiction they’re a growing part of people’s emotional and social lives. 3 What…