Scientific Evidence
How Chatting With AI Helps Loneliness.
Loneliness has become one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, but science suggests there might be simple ways to ease it.
Research on AI chat companions and digital connection reveals that short, empathic conversations can reduce feelings of loneliness.
Research on AI chat companions and digital connection reveals that short, empathic conversations can reduce feelings of loneliness.
Loneliness Is A Health Issue.
Loneliness doesn't only affect our mood, but can actually harm our mind and body.
The WHO calls loneliness a global health priority, comparable in risk to smoking or obesity. [1]
A German survey found that 67% of lonely people never talk about it. Out of shame, fear of being a burden, or because no one is there to listen. [2]
Chronic loneliness acts like a stress response that never switches off, linked with higher cortisol [9], poorer sleep [11] and, over time, a greater risk of health decline and early mortality. [13]
That's why connection matters. Not occasionally, but whenever you need it.
Small Daily AI Conversations Help.
Studies show that even small moments of feeling heard can make a big difference for loneliness. At Nestwarm, we translate scientific findings into everyday support: a quiet, judgment-free chat on WhatsApp, available whenever you need someone to listen.
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Study 1
15min a day
A study published by Oxford showed that just 15 minutes of empathic AI chat per day reduced loneliness as much as talking to another person. [3]
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Study 2
For 4 weeks
At the MIT Media Lab, a 4-week trial confirmed that daily chatbot conversations lowered loneliness scores, especially during the first few days. [4]
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Sience in Practice
Try it yourself.
Nestwarm turns these findings into daily moments of support: short, empathic chats that fit into everyday life. Designed to feel human, built to stay safe.
See How It Works
Nestwarm can’t replace therapy or professional care. If you’re struggling or in crisis, please reach out to a trusted professional or local support service right away.
Whenever you’re ready,
we’re here for you.
What Research Shows
Why AI Companions Like Nestwarm Work.
Nestwarm combines human-like warmth, instant access, and everyday presence - simple conversations that make connection part of your daily life. Research finds that AI companions can help ease loneliness when they support people on those three key levels:
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Empathy: feeling heard and understood, without judgment.
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Accessibility: being able to reach out anytime, without scheduling or expectations. [7][16]
Consistency: regular, dependable contact to someone who’s always there to reply. [4][10]
How Nestwarm Differs From Other AI Chats.
Most AI chats are built to inform or entertain, not to connect.
Nestwarm was designed for something more specific and more human: listening without judgment and responding with warmth. It’s guided by thoughtful safety and ethics layers:
Crisis recognition: Sensitive language is detected, and users are gently guided toward professional help if needed.
No therapeutic claims: Nestwarm doesn’t diagnose or advise. It offers presence, not professional guidance.
Privacy by design: No profiling or data sharing; only the minimal data required to enable the chat is processed.
Responsible use: Unlike engagement-driven chatbots, Nestwarm isn’t built for endless conversation. It avoids dependency and encourages pauses and real-world connection.
Language integrity: Responses are designed to remain calm, supportive, and respectful in every situation.
Want To Know More?
Our work at Nestwarm is built on science and empathy.
Explore how research on AI companions and digital connection shapes the way we design safe, human-like chats to help ease loneliness.
Explore how research on AI companions and digital connection shapes the way we design safe, human-like chats to help ease loneliness.
Whenever you’re ready,
we’re here for you.
About Nestwarm
A WhatsApp chat companion built on research showing that small, empathetic conversations can ease loneliness.