I love this article, Maria. Such a balanced one. So many here on Medium just bash AI as the enemy but, as you so well convey, it is a tool that CAN be useful. Just not in writing for us. So glad to read you managed to quit alcohol. It's tough but worth it. I'm 4 and half years sober now and will never go back. Huge congratulations on finding your fiancee. Wonderful article. I shall check out character.ai. I tend to use the I Ching to calm me when my mind is out of control and I'm struggling to get out of my head and connect with my instinct.