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AI Companions and the Threat of Weaponized Synthetic Intimacy

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By Ilan Manor
| E-International Relations
The emergence of AI companions represents a profound shift in how people relate to technology. Originally designed to answer queries, provide information, and assist with daily tasks, AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are now being customized by users and transformed into AI companions that serve as romantic partners, mentors, confidants, and mental health supporters. New platforms that offer access to “AI companions” have already amassed a global audience.
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AI Companions and the Threat of Weaponized Synthetic Intimacy - Ilan Manor

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By Ilan Manor
| QOSHE
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The Disinformation Threat Lurking in AI Companions

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By Ilan Manor
| globalpolicyjournal.com
The rise of AI companions marks an important shift in how people interact with technology. Users now customize AIs such as ChatGPT to serve as romantic partners, complete with specific ages, careers, and personalities, while dedicated companion apps offer everything from friendship to mentorship and mental health support. The scale of adoption of AI companions is striking.
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