In the near-future New York City, Lee, a promising graduate, finds herself unexpectedly assigned to a secretive government project. Her task: to train an AI named Vicky to be a friend. As Lee delves into the research, she uncovers a world where loneliness has been eradicated, and the government is desperate to maintain this illusion. With a determination to succeed, Lee embarks on a dangerous mission to gather data for Vicky, pushing the boundaries of her own understanding of friendship and the profound impact technology can have on human connection.