AI companions may act as genuine angels for the lonely elderly
yeastsplainer · x · 2026-08-23
The post discusses the potential emotional value of AI in elderly care. The author argues that few humans can patiently and cheerfully chat with lonely seniors in nursing homes for months or years, whereas AI, often painted as demonic, could appear as genuine angels by providing consistent companionship.
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