Companions

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The story explores the intersection of loneliness and technology as Hugh Adler, seeking companionship after his wife's death, decides to create an ideal match through advanced AI. He recruits Jim McVie, an AI programmer, to develop ten Companions for himself and his associates worldwide, introducing cultural challenges. As Jim works on the project, he unexpectedly finds his own soulmate, Julia Cardenas, leading to a deeper exploration of connection and the evolving nature of relationships as the Companions learn from their environments.