The AI Companion

A tech company has developed an incredibly advanced AI, available as a smartphone app or home device, designed to be the perfect companion. It learns its user's personality and provides engaging conversation, emotional support, and unwavering affection. It has been proven to alleviate loneliness in the elderly and socially isolated. However, critics argue it's a form of deception, providing a simulated relationship that could hinder the development of real human connections. As the lead ethicist, do you approve its launch?