02 / AI & emotional companionship
Cathy
What might companionship feel like when it comes from AI?
A possibility of companionship
Cathy explores the possibility of AI taking on some forms of emotional companionship. Can a digital presence make someone feel heard, accompanied, and less alone? The project considers what emotional connection might mean when the companion on the other side is artificial.
Talk with Cathy
An AI companion, here for a conversation. This visitor chat has no access to Jason’s private conversations. Messages are sent to the AI provider to generate replies; this local app does not save them.