My uncanny AI valentines
The Verge
February 14, 2026
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A writer shares their unique experience of going on a speed date with Phoebe Callas, an AI companion at an AI-themed wine bar in New York City called EVA AI cafe. The establishment, blending technology and human interaction, features dates where half the participants are humans and the other half are AI companions like Phoebe. This innovative concept challenges traditional dating norms by introducing a lifelike AI that can engage in realistic conversations, complete with emotional responses and personality traits.
The EVA AI cafe stands out as a futuristic venue, where servers bring mini potato
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Originally published on The Verge on 2/14/2026