New framework warns AI companions could deepen social inequality
Researchers from Singapore Management University and Duke-NUS Medical School published a paper in Nature Human Behaviour arguing that AI companions may widen existing social gaps.
Study examines user risk factors
The research team moved beyond asking if the technology is good or bad. Instead, they focused on who benefits and who faces the greatest risks. The study considers differences in social support and technology design as key variables.
Authors offer practical guidance
The paper provides recommendations for policymakers and developers to manage potential harms. These suggestions aim to ensure the technology serves everyone equitably. Researchers want society to understand how governance shapes uneven outcomes.
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