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A thought-provoking discussion on Reddit’s r/artificialintelligence forum highlights a growing unease: the potential for AI to displace genuine human interaction. The conversation cites examples such as AI-powered pets offering companionship, the rise of cryptocurrencies influencing financial interactions, AI-generated social media feeds shaping online experiences, and bot-filled social networks potentially simulating social connections. This trend raises serious questions about the long-term impact on authentic human relationships and the risk of increased social isolation. The original Reddit post can be found at [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nyjhpd/an_unwelcome_megatrend_ai_that_replaces_family/]