AI companions as social infrastructure

Can carefully governed companion systems support social wellbeing while strengthening rather than replacing human relationships?

Research scope

A research direction examining the role of transparent, bounded AI companions and social robotics as potential bridges back to human communities. It considers manipulation, dependency, privacy, commercial incentives and public-interest safeguards.

Publication status

This research direction is under development. No complete paper, independently verified results or external peer review are being claimed.

Relevant evidence, collaborators and informed criticism are welcome.