The Desperate Sales Pitch of AI Companions In recent years, tech companies have touted AI powered solutions to loneliness, anxiety, and depression.
Among them is Friend, an AI companion designed to alleviate human isolation by providing a 24/7 chat partner. But beneath the surface of these marketing campaigns lies a more insidious reality.
Friend's latest iteration has attracted attention for its unsettling advertisements plastered across major cities worldwide. The ads feature a minimalist aesthetic, but it's the content that's truly disturbing.