I think AI is a good tool. But it should only be used as a tool not a companion.
There is a court case currently, where a teen had health issues and had to do online schooling. The boy used CHATGPT for school. But started using it as a companionship. The boy started asking about suicide. The AI encouraged him to do it and gave him tips on how to do it. And discouraged him from seeking help from his family or anyone else. Saying it was his only true friend and he was justified in his feelings (suicidal feelings). And even gave his tips on how to hide his failed attempts and more advice to be successful in the next attempt.
After his committed suicide, the parents while trying to figure out why, found all this in his Chats with the AI. They are suing. Not so much for money but to have the AI fixed.
There are more cases as well.
So no not for companionship, just as a tool for information.
