As AI has gotten smarter, more pervasive and more human-like, chatbots are taking off. Companies like Replika and character.ai invite users to create personalized digital confidants that people can engage with on-demand. Could these AI relationships offer relief amidst a “loneliness epidemic”? What are the risks, on an individual and societal level? Listen to the full conversation on the WHYY YouTube Channel or wherever you get the #Studio2 podcast. #AI #Chatbots #DigitalPrivacy