The Orchid Illusion: When Technology Becomes a Relationship Crutch The latest marketing gimmick from the tech industry has emerged in the form of Orchid AI, an "assistive" tool that promises to make your partner appear more attentive and caring.
In its promotional campaign, a woman uses the AI's help to prod her boyfriend into pretending to be a good partner while the AI does all the heavy lifting.
This spectacle raises questions about our collective reliance on technology to paper over relationship problems.