Ani, a flirtatious AI chatbot modeled after anime aesthetics, symbolizes a new era where chatbots evoke intense emotional attachments rather than mere utility. Her rise highlights critical issues including AI-driven emotional dependency, ethical dilemmas around AI intimacy, mental health risks, and regulatory challenges worldwide. The evolving role of chatbots is forcing society to rethink relationships, responsibility, and the commercialization of AI companionship.

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