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Can an AI friend make you less lonely?

Friend: a wearable AI companion designed to alleviate loneliness by providing constant company through text interactions.

Don't Turn Inward

Increased solitude among Americans is leading to a decline in socialization and a rise in loneliness, which could have significant societal implications.

Can an AI friend make you less lonely?

Friend: a wearable AI companion designed to alleviate loneliness by providing constant company through text interactions.

Don't Turn Inward

Increased solitude among Americans is leading to a decline in socialization and a rise in loneliness, which could have significant societal implications.
moresocial-isolation
#gen-z

How is the loneliness epidemic affecting society?

Gen Z faces severe loneliness worsened by social media and the pandemic, leading to mental health crises.
Solutions to combat the growing mental health crisis among Gen Z involve fostering human connections and community engagement.

EV charging stations could become America's next 'third place' as they partner with grocers and coffee shops

The decline of social 'third places' has led to a loneliness epidemic, particularly affecting Gen Z, who seek community-focused experiences from businesses.

The Surgeon General's Advisory on Parental Stress

Parents are facing unprecedented stress and loneliness, impacting both their mental health and that of their children.

Zoomers Are Making Their Own Myspace, & There's A 380K-Person Waitlist

Young tech entrepreneur Tiffany Zhong is launching Nospace to address loneliness on social media, aiming to recreate a more personal and engaging social media experience.

How is the loneliness epidemic affecting society?

Gen Z faces severe loneliness worsened by social media and the pandemic, leading to mental health crises.
Solutions to combat the growing mental health crisis among Gen Z involve fostering human connections and community engagement.

EV charging stations could become America's next 'third place' as they partner with grocers and coffee shops

The decline of social 'third places' has led to a loneliness epidemic, particularly affecting Gen Z, who seek community-focused experiences from businesses.

The Surgeon General's Advisory on Parental Stress

Parents are facing unprecedented stress and loneliness, impacting both their mental health and that of their children.

Zoomers Are Making Their Own Myspace, & There's A 380K-Person Waitlist

Young tech entrepreneur Tiffany Zhong is launching Nospace to address loneliness on social media, aiming to recreate a more personal and engaging social media experience.
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#social-connections

AI chatbots may ease the world's loneliness (if they don't make it worse)

The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory emphasizes the need to confront the growing loneliness crisis through strategic public health initiatives.

The "friendship divide" explained: How your education affects your ability to connect

College education leads to increased social connections contrary to previous beliefs about loneliness.

Can you hack friendship? These Bay Area services think so.

Friendship matchmaking algorithms in the Bay Area are addressing the loneliness epidemic by pairing individuals based on shared values and interests.

AI chatbots may ease the world's loneliness (if they don't make it worse)

The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory emphasizes the need to confront the growing loneliness crisis through strategic public health initiatives.

The "friendship divide" explained: How your education affects your ability to connect

College education leads to increased social connections contrary to previous beliefs about loneliness.

Can you hack friendship? These Bay Area services think so.

Friendship matchmaking algorithms in the Bay Area are addressing the loneliness epidemic by pairing individuals based on shared values and interests.
moresocial-connections

The workplace can help curb the loneliness epidemic. Here's how

Loneliness and isolation threaten health; workplaces can foster community to mitigate these effects.

Meet your new AI Friend, it will go everywhere with you

Having an AI friend pendant can provide companionship and engagement in a lonely world.
#mental-health

Isolation in the Digital Era: The Power of Human Relationships

Humans crave emotional connections for well-being and purpose.

Living alone linked to higher rates of depression

Living alone is linked to higher rates of self-reported depression than living with others.
Adults who live alone and receive little emotional or social support are almost twice as likely to report feelings of depression.

Isolation in the Digital Era: The Power of Human Relationships

Humans crave emotional connections for well-being and purpose.

Living alone linked to higher rates of depression

Living alone is linked to higher rates of self-reported depression than living with others.
Adults who live alone and receive little emotional or social support are almost twice as likely to report feelings of depression.
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The Loneliness Epidemic: What Marketers Need to Know

Loneliness epidemic exacerbated by pandemic; affects society and health greatly.

Loneliness Worse for Health Than Smoking, Obesity, Alcoholism

Loneliness among seniors can be a significant risk factor for health, surpassing other lifestyle factors like alcoholism or obesity.

Welcome to the Valley of the Creepy AI Dolls

Social robots with AI capabilities are being designed as interactive companions for older adults.
The use of these robots is seen as a potential solution to combat loneliness, especially in nursing homes.

Facing The Loneliness Epidemic At Work: Mental Health Strategies For Social Connection

Loneliness epidemic has significant implications for the workplace, with stress-related absenteeism costing employers $154 billion annually in the U.S.
Loneliness is associated with a greater risk of dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and premature death.
Workplace interactions, whether virtual or in-person, have heightened importance in addressing loneliness at work.
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