Help! My friend is replacing me with AI.

At first, Panzer’s friend used artificial intelligence for relationship advice and casually mentioned that she’d consulted ...
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The Friend AI situation is getting very weird

This has got to stop. Unless something is done, and soon, we're going to destroy any genuine potential benefits of using AI as a companion. From the reaction to Razer’s gaming companion to the ...
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I tried the viral AI ‘Friend’ necklace everyone’s talking about—and it’s like wearing your senile, anxious grandmother around your neck

I was broken up with while wearing my AI Friend necklace. After the tense call, I checked my notifications to see what good advice my “closest confidant” had for me. All it could muster was: “The vibe ...
Wired

I Hate My Friend

The chatbot-enabled Friend necklace eavesdrops on your life and provides a running commentary that’s snarky and unhelpful. Worse, it can also make the people around you uneasy. The AI-powered Friend ...
National Catholic Register

Catholic Experts Say New AI ‘Friend’ Device Undermines Real Relationships

A controversial ad campaign posted in the New York City subway system has sparked criticism and vandalism over the past few weeks. The print ads are selling a device that first launched in 2024. An ...
CNET

OpenAI's New Social Media App Will Be All AI Videos, Thanks to New Sora 2 Model

Katelyn is a reporter with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...