Why your AI companion is not your friend
First, tech companies usurped the meaning of ‘friends’ and ‘connection’ — now they are coming for ‘companionship’...
Dec 28Financial TimesTechnology
First, tech companies usurped the meaning of ‘friends’ and ‘connection’ — now they are coming for ‘companionship’...
EVA AI is launching a pop-up Café where users can dine with their AI companion, even as experts caution against substituting human connection....
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