What our relationships with AI reveal about modern loneliness

The appeal of chatbots lies not only in technological innovation but also in a widespread desire to feel seen, heard and understood.

A very common topic of conversation in our day-to-day lives is the use of AI, especially ChatGPT. Almost everyone with internet access uses ChatGPT in some capacity, myself included. Whether I need help organising a monthly budget or creating a schedule, ChatGPT can be a useful tool for structuring my thoughts, gaining clarity, and ultimately making decisions.