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As technology advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, virtual and robotic pets occupy an increasingly distinct space between digital entertainment and companionship. The question of whether consumers can form genuine emotional bonds with non-living companions touches on broader considerations around loneliness, human–technology interaction, and the social functions traditionally served by pets.
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