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AI companionship apps such as Replika, Xiaoice, Gatebox, and CarynAI are transforming emotional behavior, social interaction, and privacy among youth worldwide. In Bangladesh, where over 96% of internet users engage with AI-based platforms, many are unaware of emerging risks like emotional dependency, addiction, and data privacy threats. Across major cities in Bangladesh, urban youth spend multiple hours each week on AI companionship apps. Aggregated field surveys of 18–30-year-olds show that roughly 42% engage for extended periods, often late into the night. Observations indicate this prolonged interaction correlates with measurable changes in social participation and academic performance. Interviews reveal the emotional engagement is perceived as supportive and nonjudgmental, creating a sense of intimacy that can substitute for real-world interaction. This trend is not isolated. Globally, millions of users are turning to AI companions to bridge emotional gaps, forming an emerging beh...

Tuhin Sarwar: International Journalist in Bangladesh

Tuhin Sarwar: International Journalist in Bangladesh

 

Tuhin Sarwar: Global News Correspondent

Reporting from Bangladesh on the Rohingya refugee crisis, human rights abuses, and the exploitation of child and women workers in garment factories. His work has been featured in publications like Medium, The Observer, The Sunday Times, The Today Times, and other media outlets. Tuhin is also the innovator behind The Today Media Agency, a leading entity in Bangladesh.

Explore his work: https://tuhinsarwar.com/



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