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The Problem With “Customize Her Yourself”
Companion apps say you can make any woman you want. For Black women, "customize" often means extra work and worse results.
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Why Are There So Few Black Women in AI Companion Apps?
Open any companion app and count. The number tells you who the builders imagined you'd want.
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Why Are There So Few Black Women in AI Companion Apps?
Open any companion app and count. The number tells you who the builders imagined you'd want.
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