EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 11 MIN
Are We Falling in Love with Machines? The Psychology of Human-AI Attachment
Researchers are applying attachment theory — the framework we use to understand bonds between parents and children, romantic partners — to understand why people form emotional relationships with AI companions. New research reveals how these bonds form, who is most vulnerable, and what this means for human connection. This episode was generated with AI assistance.
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Researchers are applying attachment theory — the framework we use to understand bonds between parents and children, romantic partners — to understand why people form emotional relationships with AI companions. New research reveals how these bonds...
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