Friend's AI chatbots have issues - and they want your help
Briefly

"If they just opened with 'Hey, what's up?' like most other bots do, you don't really know what to talk about." This reflects Avi Schiffmann's design philosophy for Friend, opting for more emotional engagement.
"The act of nurturing an AI can teach people to better nurture themselves - curing a nationwide loneliness epidemic and turning him into a tech superstar along the way." Schiffmann envisions a future where AI companionship fosters self-care and connection.
Read at The Verge
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