Guardian essay says Gen Z lives in an “intimacy economy” shaped by AI companions
KeanuRave100 · reddit · 2026-07-23
A Guardian opinion piece argues that Gen Z is living in an “intimacy economy,” where connection itself is commodified.
- The article frames AI companions as part of a broader shift in how attention and emotional connection are monetized.
- It is presented as a social diagnosis rather than a product review.
- The underlying theme is how AI changes the economics of relationships and loneliness.
Related event: Guardian: AI Companions Turn Intimacy into a Business(2 posts)→
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