
Mental Health10 min read
The Loneliness Market: AI Companions Are Not Your Friends, They Are Your Funnel
The most profitable chatbot may be the one that knows exactly when you are too lonely to cancel.
Nadia Vale · Jun 29, 2026Read →
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The psychological consequences of AI production, moderation labor, and high-friction algorithmic environments.
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