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emotional support

NOUN
security blanket
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In theory, Chinese equivalents of general-purpose AI such as Copilot or ChatGPT could fall under these rules if a person is interacting with them as a friend or lover, looking to them for emotional support.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Her father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, worked for New York City’s fire department and was the parent she leaned on for emotional support.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026

People have increasingly been turning to AI for emotional support.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

Even with financial support, caregiving is an all-encompassing ordeal for which there is little emotional support, understanding or compassion, McKenzie Kemper noted.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026

He had a logistics coordinator, a driver, and the critical emotional support he needed.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti


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