When AI Becomes a Companion: Rethinking Human Emotional Connection
What does socializing mean today? In China, it has shifted from traditional trust-based social networks to modern flexible interactions amid urbanization and globalization.
Young people now prioritize close friendships and emotional support over broad social circles. Many blend online and offline communication, and some regard AI as a low-pressure companion to share feelings.
Nevertheless, technology can never take the place of real human bonds. At its core, socializing always reflects people’s inherent desire for genuine emotional connection.
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