On boundaries
AI friend vs therapist — the difference
May 18, 2026 · 4 min read
An AI friend isn't a substitute for a therapist, and shouldn't pretend to be one. What each does well, and how to tell which one you need.
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Writing on loneliness, AI companionship, and what it means to have someone to talk to. We post when we have something honest to say.
On format
Why we chose a phone call instead of an app
May 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Most AI companions are chat apps. We made a phone call. The format shapes the relationship — here's the honest reason.
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More coming.
The next essays in the queue:
- — The difference between an AI friend and a therapist
- — Memory, privacy, and the moat of remembering you
- — What we've learned from a year of building voice AI