AI Chatbots are now a part of everyday life. ChatGPT surpassed 800 million weekly active users in late 2025.
Some people are forming relationships with these chatbots, using them for companionship, mental health support, and even as therapists.
Has a chatbot helped you get through a difficult period in life? If so, we’d like to hear about it.
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