The Loneliness Paradox: Why AI Won't Fill the Void As Americans increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate their growing sense of loneliness, a sobering reality is emerging: technology may be exacerbating the problem rather than solving it.
This trend is particularly concerning given the alarming rates at which social disconnection is ravaging the country.
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association found that half of adults report feeling isolated, left out, or lacking companionship.