Mark Zuckerberg thinks maybe it’s time you send an AI bot a friend request. Last week, the Meta CEO sat down for an hour-long conversation with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel and argued that it’s only a matter of time before society sees the “value” in AI friendships.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggests AI could fill the growing void of friendship, but psychologists warn it's a dangerous illusion. While AI companions offer convenience, experts say they lack emotional depth,