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CNA explains: How should we approach AI companionship?

Oct 22, 2025

By Father Michael Baggot

Tech companies are offering increasingly realistic and immersive forms of AI-based life coaching, friendship, and romance through AI companions. Read more

A commuter waits at the Westchester/Veterans Metro K Line station on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Catholic experts say new AI ‘Friend’ device undermines real relationships

Oct 21, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

AI “Friend” pendant ads in the New York City subway have sparked a backlash about false companionship and threats to... Read more

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