One of the first AI assistants was Apple's Siri, popularized back in 2011. On the flipside, many people actually enjoy talking to their AI assistant, regardless of the potential for apocalypse. This is one of those rare instances where the AI assistant catches feelings first. Additionally, unlike other AI Assistants, Jexi has a mind of her own and can actively disobey commands, poke snarky jokes at Phil, and display agency that other AI assistants don't have, or shouldn't. An AI assistant, as of today, cannot compete with a real-life, tangible relationship, but it won't be long until it can.