Saturday, 3 May, 2025

Meta's AI Companions Aim to Address Loneliness Epidemic

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled plans to combat the growing "loneliness epidemic" by developing AI-powered companions. These AI chatbots are designed to provide emotional support and meaningful interactions, addressing the decline in close personal relationships. Zuckerberg highlighted that the average American has fewer than three friends while people desire around 15 meaningful connections. By leveraging generative AI technologies Meta aims to bridge this gap offering virtual companions.