Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer defends AI assistant Dazzle amid criticism of out-of-touch parenting use cases

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer faces backlash for suggesting AI assistant Dazzle can plan children's birthday parties and coordinate with spouses' AI, with critics arguing it exemplifies Silicon Valley's detachment from ordinary family life. A Pew Research study found 50% of U.S. adults believe AI will reduce people's ability to form meaningful relationships, while only 5% think it will make it easier. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg separately predicts AI therapists and emotional companions will gain broader social acceptance.