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Japanese public fears AI could replace friends and family

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A recent survey in Japan indicates that a significant portion of the population, specifically one in four individuals, fears that advanced artificial intelligence could eventually replace their friends and family. This sentiment was revealed in a Jiji Press survey focused on communication trends. AI

IMPACT Reflects public apprehension about AI's societal integration and potential impact on human relationships.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on public opinion and fears regarding AI, not a direct AI industry event.

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Japanese public fears AI could replace friends and family

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    One in four people in Japan believes that more advanced artificial intelligence will replace their friends and families in the future, a Jiji survey on communic

    One in four people in Japan believes that more advanced artificial intelligence will replace their friends and families in the future, a Jiji survey on communications has found. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/ 02/japan/poll-ai-replace-friends-family/?utm_medium=Social…

    LINKS japantimes.co.jp/…/poll-ai-replace-friend… japantimes.co.jp/…/08

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