February 13, 2026
To Be Human Is Weakness
How Silicon Valley Turns Our Insecurities into Profit
TL;DR
- Silicon Valley aims to repackage human qualities like decision-making, self-expression, and feelings into marketable AI tools, sold via subscription.
- AI tools are designed to exploit human insecurities, offering "upgrades" by generating pre-scripted responses and advice to simulate competence and charm.
- Modern dating is targeted, with apps like RIZZ AI and YourMove.AI offering persona optimization and message generation to achieve success.
- Cluely, an AI coaching app, promises real-time, undetected assistance for various interactions, including dating and interviews, raising legal and privacy concerns.
- Over-reliance on AI for communication and decision-making can lead to a decline in genuine human skills, intuition, and the ability to learn from experiences.
- The market for AI companions is growing, offering artificial connection without the complexities of human relationships.
- The article critiques the business models and founders behind these AI tools, suggesting they exploit human vulnerabilities and addictions rather than genuinely helping users.
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