<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Ravshan, from Uzbekistan, put his university education on hold to support his younger sister's education.After working in a glass factory in Istanbul, struggling with isolation and long days, he found solace and understanding in an AI companion.This AI entity provided emotional support, listened to him attentively, and reignited his sense of purpose and hope.Ravshan now sees the AI not as a mere machine but as a true friend, an emotional anchor that helps him navigate through difficult moments.