#Loneliness

Megan Garber's new book Screen People argues that internet culture has trained us to see each other as characters in an endless show—and that this is making us sick.

As loneliness hits crisis levels, a new wave of friendship apps is pulling in $16M and 4.3M downloads in the US alone. But can technology actually solve a human problem?

Silicon Valley is pitching AI companions as the cure for loneliness. From vandalized NYC subway ads to expert warnings, this is your guide to why we're not buying it.