The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship

What does it mean to be alone, to be in love, and to make love in a world where artificial intelligence is increasingly present?

In this thought-provoking and deeply personal exploration, critically acclaimed novelist and nonfiction writer Victoria Hetherington delves into the rapidly evolving world of AI companionship.

The Friend Machine opens with a close examination of our lonesome zeitgeist, then weaves together interviews with scientists, social critics, and other experts to tease out th...