Why your AI companion is not your friend
First, tech companies usurped the meaning of ‘friends’ and ‘connection’ — now they are coming for ‘companionship’...
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First, tech companies usurped the meaning of ‘friends’ and ‘connection’ — now they are coming for ‘companionship’...
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