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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When Kindness Needs Boundaries: Understanding Healthy Distance in Relationships
We're often told that being a good person means being open and welcoming to everyone. We hear phrases like "everyone belongs" and "we're all connected." These ideas are beautiful and true in an important way—every person has value and deserves to be treated with basic respect. But here's something that doesn't get talked about enough: … Continue reading When Kindness Needs Boundaries: Understanding Healthy Distance in Relationships
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