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Thinking about AI, privacy, and conversation
Notes on on-device AI, what makes a good AI companion, and why privacy matters for the most personal kind of software.
What Makes a Good AI Companion App (And Why Privacy Isn't Optional)
People use AI chat for more than productivity. Emotional processing, entertainment, casual connection — the stuff you'd normally share with a friend. When the use case is that personal, where your words go matters more than anywhere else.
Read post →AI Companions Are Not Therapists — And That's Fine
There's real value in having a low-stakes conversational outlet. There's also real harm in using the wrong tool for the wrong job. A genuine look at what AI companions are good for, what they're not, and how to use them without losing perspective.
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