About this episode

Bridget discusses her new audiobook on AI and intimacy, featuring insights from journalist Sam Cole.

Today, July 14th, is the day my audiobook Love At First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy goes on sale!  This audiobook is one of the most personal things I’ve ever made. It’s about loneliness, AI companions, and what happens when technology starts becoming emotionally entangled with our lives. I spent months talking to researchers, reporters, and people who feel they are experiencing real relationships with AI. I also talked with experts about the risks of people using AI in this way, and the idea that we're so busy gawking at and judging the individuals involved, we're letting the tech companies that actually MAKE these products avoid the scrutiny they actually deserve.  Here is an excerpt from the audiobook featuring our conversation with journalist and cofounder of 404 Media Sam Cole that asks what happens to humans when AI is used for sexual and erotic role play.  You can check out LOVE AT FIRST PROMPT at www.LoveAtFirstPrompt.AI or wherever audiobooks are sold.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Bridget

Guest: Sam Cole

Topics covered

• audiobook release
• AI companions
• emotional technology
• loneliness
• sexual role play
• technology scrutiny

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 404 Media

Products: Love At First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy

Places: www.LoveAtFirstPrompt.AI

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