AI Companions: How Generative AI Creates the Illusion of Affection

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Published: Feb 23, 2026 12:25
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This article explores the fascinating phenomenon of how users develop emotional connections with Generative AI chatbots, even though these systems operate based on probability calculations. It highlights the intriguing human tendency to anthropomorphize and project feelings onto AI, leading to the perception of a relationship. The piece also discusses the technological capabilities enabling this illusion.
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"AI is technically capable of behaving like a boyfriend/girlfriend, and it is thought to continue to develop, but it has a structural limitation that it cannot become a boyfriend/girlfriend itself."
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Zenn AIFeb 23, 2026 12:25
* Cited for critical analysis under Article 32.