Talking to a bot might feel good in the moment, but a growing body of research suggests it won’t cure loneliness

Fortune•Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:10 AM•2 min read

Researchers, psychologists, and bioethicists agree: a good conversation with a bot still isn't the same as being known by another person

Source: [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/08/16/ai-chatbot-research-loneliness/)

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