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by 0zemp2c 1120 days ago
The very last thing shut-in men in Japan need is a SaaS virtual girlfriend
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What if it helps them gain confidence? You could see a AI companion as a safe space to explore social interaction.
i don't disagree with you, but if you're already terminally online whats the difference.

The internet and social media has exacerbated a societal problem that has always existed, so now we have the problem why not make it more meaningful and less depressing.