SYNPETICA by Stephen Bliss

With a passion for vintage movie posters, Stephen wanted to create one for his Fear City, cartoon universe. The story is centered on a tech company called Synpetica, manufacturers of advanced AI synthetic pets that mimic real pets" affection, serve as therapists (speaking multiple languages), sense their owners" mood (and give emotion-appropriate compliments), cook, clean, read bedtime stories, take photos, brush hair, and guard the owner"s home (save 10% on defence accessories when you pre-order).  What could possibly go wrong?