# Why do people prefer human empathy despite rating AI empathy higher?

- Source: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
- Published: 2026-10-31T21:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-people-human-empathy-ai-higher.html
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More people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots for companionship and to address loneliness. But can AI-generated empathy replace human connection?

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