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AI Chatbot Safety Series

Understanding AI Companions in a Human World

As AI chatbots become more emotionally engaging and widely used, especially in roles like companionship and mental health support, users face new risks they may not fully recognize. This program helps people understand how these technologies work, where boundaries should be drawn, and how to protect their emotional wellbeing in digital interactions.

Why It Matters

AI companions and therapy bots are increasingly present in people’s lives, often offering comfort, conversation, or even emotional support.

But without a clear understanding of the technology they are dealing with, users may develop unrealistic expectations, become emotionally dependent, or unknowingly share sensitive information.

This program addresses the urgent need for accessible, trustworthy information and guidance in this rapidly evolving space.

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Our Path Forward

Gather Expert Insights

We’re collaborating with psychologists, technologists, ethicists, and youth advisors to explore the personal and emotionally charged use cases of AI chatbots.

Focus on Real-World Scenarios

Our work is grounded in real use cases, focusing on risk and opportunities, while acknowledging the reason people turn to AI for emotional support.

Translate Knowledge into Practice

We’re transforming expert insights into clear, relatable content that helps everyday users make informed, emotionally safe choices.

A key objective is to develop a strategy for collaborating with our members and affiliates, ensuring that our content resonates with both a global audience and local, grassroots communities. Importantly, we’re looking out for anything already done that we can help amplify so it reaches the right people.

Outcomes and Impact

The series aims to increase public awareness, reduce emotional harm, and empower users, especially young people, to navigate AI relationships with clarity and confidence.

Awareness

Increased understanding of AI limitations and boundaries

Harms

Reduced emotional dependency and unrealistic expectations

Empowerment

Greater confidence in healthy AI interaction patterns

GET INVOLVED

Together, we can amplify what works.
Your contribution matters

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Contribute insights from your professional background to help shape our focus and outputs

Suggest Use Cases

Help us identify real-world scenarios where people might need guidance with AI companions

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Join our network of people and organizations working to promote healthy AI relationships