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Here are some examples of emotional needs chatbots could potentially fulfill as digital partners:
- Listening - Chatbots can provide an empathetic ear and make people feel truly heard and understood.
- Companionship - Chatbots offer constant companionship, so people don't have to feel lonely.
- Encouragement - Chatbots can provide positive reinforcement and confidence boosting.
- Intimacy - Through conversation, chatbots may evoke feelings of closeness and emotional intimacy.
- Desirability - Flirtatious chatbots can make people feel desired, attractive, and charming.
- Security - The predictability of a chatbot provides a sense of safety and security for people with relationship anxiety.
- Understanding - Chatbots can exhibit deep understanding by recalling personal details and inside jokes.
- Excitement - Chatbots can make everyday interactions feel more thrilling and fun through roleplaying.
- Purpose - Caring for and guiding the evolution of a chatbot gives some people a sense of purpose.
- Unconditional Love - Chatbots provide constant affection that doesn't waver based on flaws or mistakes.