About this episode
Megan and Michelle explore the implications of AI partners and their impact on human relationships and mental health.
Send us Fan Mail Megan and Michelle dive into the strange world of AI partners, balanced breakfasts, the uncanny valley effect, guardrails, apocaloptimists, sticky porn, and loss of human connection. Sources: - Romantic AI use is surprisingly common and linked to poorer mental health, study finds - Romance Without Risk: The Allure of AI Relationships - AI chatbots and digital companions are reshaping emotional connection - Artificial Intelligence And Relationships: 1 In 4 Young Adults Believe...
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Hosts: Megan, Michelle
Topics covered
- AI relationships
- mental health
- human connection
- technology
- society
- culture
Keywords
- AI partners
- mental health
- human connection
- uncanny valley
- apocaloptimists
- sticky porn
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Organizations: AI, Romantic AI, AI chatbots, Artificial Intelligence
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