#Aicompanions

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is not only transforming industries and daily life but is also poised to tackle one of humanity’s most persistent social issues: loneliness. Recent developments, as highlighted in a feature by The New Yorker, suggest that AI may soon be capable of providing companionship that is emotionally sophisticated and available at any time—an evolution that both excites technologists and worries experts in human well-being (The New Yorker). As these innovations draw nearer to mainstream adoption, Thai society must grapple with both the promises and perils of outsourcing human connection to machines.

Loneliness is rising in urban Thailand as fast-paced living and dense housing erode traditional community ties. Data suggest older adults often face isolation, especially as families shrink with urbanization and lower birth rates. The COVID-19 era intensified social gaps, highlighting the urgency for compassionate, locally relevant solutions.

Tech firms are racing to deliver AI companions—digital entities that can converse, simulate empathy, and remember user preferences. These virtual friends come as chatbots, voice assistants, or avatars, offering interactive dialogue that may help people who struggle to connect with others. In theory, such tools could reach people in rural areas, individuals with disabilities, or seniors who live apart from family, providing a steady source of conversation and support. Data from Thailand’s tech sector show growing interest in AI-powered mental health features and senior-friendly smart devices.

A new AI platform called OhChat is turning celebrity culture, technology, and intimacy into an online experience. Marketed as a futuristic space where fans interact with digital twins of real-world celebrities, OhChat offers simulations that never sleep, eat, or log off. The rise of OhChat signals shifts in how people seek connection online and how personal branding blends with technology.

The platform’s visibility grew with the introduction of Katie Price’s AI avatar, “Jordan,” in mid-2025. Unlike traditional creator platforms that emphasize genuine user–creator exchanges, OhChat provides simulated intimacy with AI-powered replicas that remember and respond to conversations. Price described the experience as remarkably human, comparing it to looking at a former version of herself. The service has attracted a substantial user base in the United States, illustrating global interest in synthetic companionship.

A new artificial intelligence platform, OhChat, is making global headlines by merging celebrity culture, technology, and intimacy into an unprecedented online experience. Marketed as a futuristic “OnlyFans for the AI era,” OhChat hosts AI-powered digital twins of real-world celebrities, allowing fans to interact with hyperreal simulations that never sleep, never eat, and never log off. The platform’s rapid rise reflects profound shifts in both how digital consumers seek connection and the boundaries of personal branding and technology.

A recent podcast appearance by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sparked a global debate about AI companions. He envisions a near-future where many people’s friends, therapists, and even business aides are artificial intelligence bots integrated into familiar platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The dialogue now turns to whether AI friends can truly ease loneliness or simply reshape human connections.

As loneliness rises worldwide, Meta markets AI-powered chatbots as virtual confidants, support systems, and entertainment partners. Citing research showing substantial portions of adults feel regularly lonely, the company argues that scalable AI could address disconnection. Meta’s Llama models and a new AI app aim to weave these bots into daily digital life, from casual chats and memes to mental health support and simulated companionship. In this framing, technology promises a practical remedy for social isolation.

Meta Chief Executive Officer’s latest sweeping vision imagines a near-future where most people’s friends—and even therapists or business aides—are artificial intelligence (AI) bots available through familiar platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Mark Zuckerberg’s comments, which came in a May 2025 podcast, have ignited a wide-ranging debate about the promises and perils of AI companions as a solution to the world’s loneliness epidemic, while raising searching questions for Thailand’s digitally savvy population.