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He wanted a friend who always listens and never leaves

To fill a lonely world, Avi Schiffmann built an always-on AI confidant. Is it innovation or desperation?

Nine must-see art shows in the Bay Area this fall

From glitter-trailing roombas to dreamworld sleepovers and Impressionist pairings, here are the Bay Area art shows worth your time this month.

Ex-Disney star makes the ‘most evil’ app ever. It barely even works

Calum Worthy launched an AI company that lets users talk to avatars of their dead relatives.

Art among the wreckage: An artist brings new life to a long-abandoned pier

George McCalman previews his new show at Pier 29 — and the studio where his work is born.