From loneliness to dependency: Experts discuss risks of character AI at Hindu Huddle
At The Hindu Huddle 2026, mental health experts from NIMHANS and Amaha warned about the growing psychological risks linked to Character AI platforms, especially among young users. The discussion focused on emotional dependency, cognitive impacts, loneliness, and the need for safeguards and digital literacy.
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