#49 - My Robot Ghosted Me And It Hurt
What happens when the AI companion you rely on simply disappears? For people using mental health chatbots, social robots, or always-on support tools, discontinuation is not just a technical inconvenience. When funding runs out, servers shut down, or companies close, users can lose a system they have built routines, trust, and even emotional connection around. In a mental health context, that abrupt ending can feel like being ghosted—and the consequences can be real.
We explore this uncomfortable reality through the story of Jibo, the charming social robot that began as an MIT project and…
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