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.
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.
We’re collaborating with psychologists, technologists, ethicists, and youth advisors to explore the personal and emotionally charged use cases of AI chatbots.
Our work is grounded in real use cases, focusing on risk and opportunities, while acknowledging the reason people turn to AI for emotional support.
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.
The series aims to increase public awareness, reduce emotional harm, and empower users, especially young people, to navigate AI relationships with clarity and confidence.
Increased understanding of AI limitations and boundaries
Reduced emotional dependency and unrealistic expectations
Greater confidence in healthy AI interaction patterns
GET INVOLVED
Contribute insights from your professional background to help shape our focus and outputs
Help us identify real-world scenarios where people might need guidance with AI companions
Join our network of people and organizations working to promote healthy AI relationships