AI Friendships: EigenHQ Tackles Loneliness Through Tech
When I first met @paulscherer I was struck by his intellect, values, and vision for how technology can help bring people together in a time of extreme hyper-personalization. I've long believed one of the most important consumer opportunities in AI would be something that felt like a friend. But most of what I saw created more loneliness, not less. Paul’s vision for @eigenhq is the first in this category that felt truly different. This was something our team needed to be a part of, and @Benchmark is proud to partner with Paul on this journey. More here in Fortune (link below):
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