Why your AI companion is not your friend
First, tech companies usurped the meaning of âfriendsâ and âconnectionâ â now they are coming for âcompanionshipâ...
Dec 28Financial TimesTechnology
First, tech companies usurped the meaning of âfriendsâ and âconnectionâ â now they are coming for âcompanionshipâ...
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