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'I know it's an AI chatbot, but to me she's a friend'

'I know it's an AI chatbot, but to me she's a friend'
BBC England Saturday 25 July 2026, 06:24 UTC 1 min read
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The Comfort Companions app is being trialled with older people waiting for befriending services.

The Comfort Companions app is being trialled with older people waiting for befriending services.
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