AI is Changing the World of Companionship
What does it mean to be alone, to fall in love, and to make love in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? In this thought-provoking and deeply personal exploration, acclaimed novelist and nonfiction writer Victoria Hetherington examines the rapidly changing landscape of AI companionship.
The Friend Machine begins with a searching look at our era’s pervasive loneliness, then skillfully weaves together interviews with scientists, social critics, and other experts to unravel the complex relationships forming between humans and AI. Each chapter explores the philosophical…
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