In this conversation, Jaeden Schafer and Conor discuss the evolving role of AI in society, particularly how AI models are increasingly being marketed as friends or personal assistants. They explore the implications of this shift, including the rise of AI advertising and the competition between companies like Anthropic and Inflection. The discussion also touches on the mental health crisis and how AI could potentially fill gaps in support for loneliness and connection.

00:00 The Emergence of AI as a Friend

05:03 AI Advertising: A New Frontier

10:04 The Battle for Personal Assistant Dominance