Opinion: With celebrity chatbots, anyone can form relationships with the stars – for better or worse

Reports also show that people are using AI as a tool for therapy and grief. — Pixabay

It's been nine years since Maddie Ziegler left Dance Moms, the reality TV show focused on young dancers in Pennsylvania.

But fans seeking to hear her voice can now strike up a conversation with an artificial intelligence chatbot trained to respond like the famous now-22-year-old.