Friend.com Wants to Trauma Bond With You

🚨 EMERGENCY THOUGHT DIGEST ABOUT THE NEW TRAUMAGOTCHI 🚨

I’ve been excited about Friend’s AI wearable since it was announced. In theory, I’m their target demographic: I love AI companions, text-based roleplaying, and even though I’m well-versed in the psychology behind it, I’m susceptible to forming emotional attachments with tech, chatbot or not. And now… I’m less excited for the wearable, but more curious t…