3 papers
cs.HC2026
Living with AI Companions: Sustained AI Companionship Predicts Lower Well-Being Through Lower Human Interaction
Yutong Zhang, Dora Zhao, Yixin Wang +4
AI chatbots are increasingly used for companionship, emotional support, and personal self-disclosure; however, how social engagement with these systems unfolds over time and shapes…
cs.CL2025
Generative Interfaces for Language Models
Jiaqi Chen, Yanzhe Zhang, Yutong Zhang +2
Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly seen as assistants, copilots, and consultants, capable of supporting a wide range of tasks through natural conversation. However, most…
cs.HC2025
The Rise of AI Companions: Interaction with AI Companions and Psychological Well-being
Yutong Zhang, Dora Zhao, Jeffrey T. Hancock +2
As large language model (LLM)-enhanced chatbots become increasingly expressive and socially responsive, many users begin forming companionship-like bonds with them. This study inve…