AI Will Create a Social Crisis Long Before It Destroys the World

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Stevemiller07 · 37m ago

The real danger isn’t AI taking over, but people replacing human connection with AI companions. That shift can quietly erode social skills and support networks. We should treat AI friends as supplements, not substitutes, for real relationships.

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AI Will Create a Social Crisis Long Before It Destroys the World

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