The article provides insights into the evolving dynamics of human-AI interaction, demonstrating how various agents—robots, avatars, and chatbots—transform social exchanges. Using real-life analogies, Albert Łukasik’s 2025 study reveals that design nuances affect user trust and emotional responses, such as when AI companions foster comfort during isolation.
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- What is the uncanny valley effect?
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