The outbreak of COVID-19 has taken the world by surprise, forcing us into social isolation across the world to slow and contain the spread of the virus. The pandemic hit at a time when we were already in the midst of a global loneliness crisis. Naturally, the coronavirus has brought heightened attention to our collective battle against loneliness as negative health outcomes related to social isolation surged. These times have driven people to prioritize and seek social connection in ways that defy physical limitations. Namely, there has been a sharp increase in the adoption of digital services to find human connection in a time when it's most needed.