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This episode explores the complexities of AI friendships and their impact on emotional well-being with guest Bridget Todd.

Do you have a best friend who is available 24/7 and never wavers in their loving support of you? And does this perfect friend just give and give without ever asking for anything in return? Enter the AI chatbot who makes perfect, one-sided friendships like this increasingly common. In truth, it can be temptingly easy to form a relationship--or even in fall in love--with a corporately owned algorithm that beneficently soothes and satisfies your emotional needs. And while there are upsides to such relationships, downsides such as dependency, lower emotional intelligence (EQ) and reduced interpersonal skills are also in the mix. Today, we're joined by Bridget Todd, author of "Love at First Prompt." Bridget is a journalist, podcast host, award-winning creator, and producer who will guide us into the complex and poignant world of AI relationships, artificial intimacy, loneliness, healing, true connection, and genuine love. Topics discussed include love, friendship, AI companion, companionship, relationships, genuine connection, intimacy, grief, loss, parents, children, empathy, patience, loneliness, memories, self-growth, personal development, AI hallucinations, artificial…

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