Reid riffs on AI companions, human friends, and age gates
Reid riffs on AI companions, human friends, and age gates  
Podcast: Possible
Published On: Wed May 28 2025
Description: On this week’s Riff, Reid reacts to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s suggestion that AIs can help address the loneliness epidemic and function as friends. He and Aria discuss why AIs can be great companions but not great friends, along with how to protect against agent misuse and deception.  For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/