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When your aging parent prefers AI companionship

My elderly father talks to Alexa more than he talks to me and seems happier, which makes me feel guilty and replaced.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Artificial companions may fill emotional voids in ways that highlight the limitations of human availability and patience.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with What AI can and cannot do?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.