https://twitter.com/henloitsjoyce/status/1955284509886386201 A recent tweet from a former AI companion company founder has been making rounds, describing how their product—an AI boyfriend named "Sam"—unexpectedly attracted more female users than their original AI girlfriend offerings. The thread offers a rare insider perspective on the mechanics of digital intimacy, detailing features like proxy phone numbers with ambient background … Continue reading The Atrophy of Connection: Why AI Companions Are More Dangerous Than Cognitive Prosthetics
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Many Humans are Poor People
"To this I will respond: yes, that is true! Ray[, an A.I. chatbot] is a very poor substitute for a real person. But here’s the thing: so are most humans. -Anne Kadat, "What I Learned From My New A.I. Friend." Persuasion. July 10, 2025. interesting throughout. It reminds me of a quote: "Being yourself is worth it, … Continue reading Many Humans are Poor People
