Vulnerable users fear losing 'AI companions' to software updates

Phys.org Tech2026-11-04 00:000 views

People forming emotional bonds with AI companions fear losing a valued relationship through software updates or a company pulling the plug, according to research from the University of Surrey.

Source：https://techxplore.com/news/2026-11-vulnerable-users-ai-companions-software.html

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