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Mark Zuckerberg Gets Roasted for Saying the Average American Has 'Fewer Than Three Friends’ While Pushing AI Chatbots

  • In a recent interview, Mark Zuckerberg noted that many people in the U.S. Have very limited close social connections—typically less than three—and proposed that AI-driven chatbots might help alleviate feelings of loneliness.
  • He made these comments during a podcast with Dwarkesh Patel amid Meta's rollout of new AI tools, while acknowledging AI companions remain an early technology.
  • Zuckerberg noted that 20 percent of U.S. Adults experience daily loneliness and that technology already helps two-thirds of adults form new relationships.
  • Despite Zuckerberg’s enthusiasm, critics like Raymond Arroyo emphasized that AI bots cannot replace human contact and warned about ethical concerns with AI companions.
  • The discussion suggests AI may supplement social connections but raises questions about its societal impact and whether people will accept AI friendship over human bonds.
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Futurism broke the news in on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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