WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They’re emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to ...

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From rejection texts to relationship advice, many young people are turning to chatbots to navigate social situations. Experts say the trend may come with hidden emotional costs.