Dire warning over AI girlfriends as expert says addiction to digital bots is 'out of control'

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DIGITAL addiction is spiraling out of control as people attempt to combat loneliness by falling in love with AI girlfriends, a top psychologist has warned.

Dr. Gregory Jantz, who specializes in technology addiction, anxiety, and depression, speaks regularly about the loneliness epidemic in America and has told The U.S. Sun this past year has seen a significant increase in people striking up relationships with online bots.