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Why New Yorkers hate AI Friends, Producer Claude gets an update, and the value of human writers in the Age of Slop | E2185

Sep 29, 2025 · 01:00:17
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  • New Yorkers are tagging subway ads for the Friend AI pendant with graffiti.
  • The AI companion listens constantly and sends snarky texts, making friends dislike you.
  • Discussion on the value of human writers versus AI in the current tech landscape.

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