Mass Turn to AI for Connection Highlights Modern Loneliness
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-08-25
A new episode of 'Mary in America' highlights that large numbers of people turning to AI for advice, support, and connection is strong evidence of widespread loneliness. Cornell economist Rohit Lamba and MDC discuss this trend.
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