> by encouraging us to seek socialization with other humans and by helping us improve ourselves to be better companions That’s also my optimistic hope. AI does

> by encouraging us to seek socialization with other humans and by helping us improve ourselves to be better companions That’s also my optimistic hope. AI doesn’t make you less lonely by being your friend, but by helping you recognize and debug cognitive distortions and self-sabotage. In this way, it’s like an extension of CBT, one of the most effective forms of therapy according to data.