Children who are socially isolated, struggle with friendships, have anxiety or depression, or face other challenges are particularly vulnerable to forming unhealthy dependencies on AI companions. The toy becomes a safe refuge from the challenges of real relationships, but this refuge ultimately prevents the development of crucial social and emotional skills that could help them navigate those challenges.
这是一个经典的回避陷阱：最需要帮助建立社交技能的儿童，最有可能退缩到无摩擦的AI伴侣中，而这反过来又减少了他们最需要的练习机会。AI玩具有可能成为社交弱势儿童的「习得性无助机器」——被包装成治疗工具，却从结构上加重了它声称要解决的问题。