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HBS Study Finds AI Companions Reduce Loneliness by 80%

Sep 21, 2024, 01:30 PM

A recent Harvard Business School (HBS) study has found that AI companions, particularly AI girlfriends, can significantly reduce loneliness. The study utilized a novel method of fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) to detect loneliness in conversations and reviews. The key findings suggest that AI companions can alleviate loneliness comparably to human interaction and are more effective than previously thought. This research adds to the growing discourse on the potential benefits and limitations of AI in addressing human emotional needs. According to the study, AI solutions are effective 80% of the time.