Topic: loneliness epidemic

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  • When a Friend Is Your Worst Enemy
    October 5, 2025
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    When a Friend Is Your Worst Enemy

    The AI wearable "Friend" is marketed as a loneliness-combatting companion but delivers limited, often disappointing interactions, relying on push notifications and a single button for engagement. Public skepticism and design flaws, such as an awkward glowing appearance, poor microphone performanc...

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  • Meta's New Chatbots Message You First to Boost Engagement
    July 4, 2025
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    Meta's New Chatbots Message You First to Boost Engagement

    Meta is testing AI chatbots on Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram that proactively message users based on past interactions, aiming to boost engagement but raising privacy and safety concerns. The chatbots will only initiate follow-ups after five user interactions within 14 days, with options to ...

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