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A.I. Companion Ads for Friend.com Flood NYC Subway, Fueling Backlash and Vandalism

An ad campaign for a wearable A.I. companion has blanketed New York City, starting conversations and inspiring vandalism.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/style/friend-ai-subway-ads-new-york.html

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