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AI Boyfriends

Glossary

Parasocial

Parasocial connection — A felt connection with a media figure that does not involve a reciprocal personal relationship.

In more detail

A felt connection with a media figure that does not involve a reciprocal personal relationship.

Fictional characters can feel familiar without being people who know or care for the reader. This distinction matters when considering the role of a character in everyday life.

Related terms

Entries that only make full sense together.

  • AI companion

    A fictional conversational persona presented through software.

  • Persona

    A description of the identity or perspective you choose to bring to a fictional interaction.

  • Safety filter

    A system that checks or restricts inputs and outputs according to a service's content rules.

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