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Here & Now
Flock cameras and chatbots: How AI is reshaping emergency services

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 27:05


Flock, the company behind automated license plate reading cameras popping up across the U.S., is drawing criticism over reports of police misuse, misidentification and surveillance. Kevin Collier from NBC News explains more.Then, for emergency call centers facing staff shortages and a high number of non-emergency calls, some are turning to artificial intelligence. Jim Wolfinbarger, former police chief and now vice president at the company behind some of the new technology, breaks down how it works.And, a new company is offering digital AI personas to police departments across the country. 404 Media co-founder Jason Koebler details the First Amendment issues surfacing about the technology.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Selected Shorts
Building Worlds, with N.K. Jemisin

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 60:03


Host Meg Wolitzer presents three works of speculative fiction curated by best-selling author N.K. Jemisin. In John Scalzi's “When the Yogurt Took Over” a popular breakfast staple decides it's good for everyone. The reader in Jin Ha. Chatbots and A.I. can be helpful—but sometimes too helpful--as we hear in Alexandra Chang's “Me and My Algo,” read by Catherine Cohen. And Jemisin herself reworks a classic by Ursula K. Le Guin in “The Ones Who Stay and Fight,” read by Teagle F. Bougere. Some of Jemisin's on stage comments are included in this show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Armstrong & Getty Podcast
On Further Review... No.

Armstrong & Getty Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 37:00 Transcription Available


Hour 3 of A&G features... Chatbot controlled text messages & the Girl Scout Muslim badge Don't refer to 9/11 as a terror attack Judge Larry Goodman talks to A&G about the Lindsay Clancy trial Hitting the ground when you're older & the Pro Bowl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Media
How AI Chatbots are Infiltrating Classrooms

On the Media

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 23:23


The introduction of AI tools and chatbots in classrooms across the United States has prompted an outcry among concerned parents, teachers, and students. OTM producer and new parent Molly Rosen speaks with Jessica Winter, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of the article “What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?,” about how Google Chromebooks have infiltrated schools and what the research says about the impact of AI use on cognitive development. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WSJ Tech News Briefing
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Child-Safety Claims

WSJ Tech News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 1:46


Plus: Bill Gates calls for more regulation of AI. And Chinese automaker XPeng plans to start mass-producing humanoid robots. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TODAY
TODAY August 26, 3rd Hour: Navigating Customer Service I The Rise Of Panda Express I John & Patrick McEnroe On TODAY

TODAY

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 36:51


How to navigate customer service and what to ask to avoid chatbots and speak to a real person. Also, an inside look at the popular Asian restaurant chain, "Panda Express". Plus, former tennis players John and Patrick McEnroe break down who the key players are at this year's U.S. Open. And, back-to-school supplies to help parents and students stay organized. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast
Ep 848: Context Engineering: How to Get Expert-Level Outputs From AI Chatbots (Start Here Series Vol 7)

Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 37:31 Transcription Available


How did prompt engineering die so quickly? ☠️And what the heck does context engineering even mean? One of the trickiest things about LLMs is they're changing daily, yet they're the engines that drive business results. But if the engine is constantly changing, then you also have to change how you drive and the roads you take. That's why we're tackling context engineering in this installment of our Start Here Series, the essential beginners guide to understanding AI basics and growing your skills. Context Engineering: How to Get Expert-Level Outputs From AI Chatbots -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Evolution from Prompt to Context EngineeringWhy Prompt Engineering Is Now ObsoleteDefining Context Engineering in AI ChatbotsSix-Part Framework for Context EngineeringFour Layer System for Structuring AI ContextBuilding Reusable Context Vaults and SkillsConnecting Business Data to AI ModelsTechniques to Achieve Expert-Level AI OutputsImportance of Context Windows in Large Language ModelsContext Engineering Best Practices and ScalabilityTimestamps:00:00 "Access AI Community & Tools"03:08 "Mastering Context in AI"07:23 "Smart Models Require Less Precision"12:01 "Context Engineering Beats Prompt Engineering"15:49 "AI Context: Six Key Blocks"16:47 "Building Context for Better Results"19:53 "AI: Training, Not Easy Button"25:17 "Chain of Thought Prompting Decline"29:11 "Show, Don't Tell Techniques"32:13 "Context, Reuse, and Scalable Systems"33:19 "AI Chatbots: Memory and Skills"Keywords: context engineering, AI chatbots, expert level outputs, prompt engineering, large language models, business context, AI models, custom instructions, data access, context window, prime prompt polish, reusable context vaults, context vaults, skills file, memory enabled models, ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, connectors, apps, searchable index, business data, personalized AI, context clues, reference material, examples, procedures, evaluation rubric, chain of thought prompting, generative AI, nondeterministic behavior, show don't tell technique, few shot examples, rubric first technique, grading criteria, output quality, scalable AI systems,Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info)

The Wright Report
21 AUG 2026: Terror in New York: What We Know // Cyber Threat Flashing Red // Digital Exhaust Warning // AI Data Centers Bog Down Pres. Trump // Chatbots Chat to FBI // Global: Ukraine, Iran, N.K., News About Booze

The Wright Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 38:22


Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down the arrest of a New York woman who converted to Islam and plotted a mass-casualty terror attack on the state capitol in Albany. Bryan covers a new federal warning that Iranian-linked hackers are using AI to target the industrial control systems running America's power plants, hospitals, and food supply, Google's purchase of bankrupt Spirit Airlines' data to train its AI, and growing bipartisan backlash against AI data centers ahead of the midterms. He also breaks down Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed comparing himself to Jesus Christ. Plus, Bryan covers a shelved Ukrainian plan for a Pearl Harbor-style AI drone swarm attack on a Moscow airport, Iran's threats to strike US and European military bases in retaliation for the naval blockade, North Korea's missile barrage and IT-worker infiltration scheme targeting US companies, and new data showing American alcohol consumption has hit a historic low. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Albany terror plot, Jessica Bowie, Islam, New York, Iranian hackers, AI, critical infrastructure, Google, Spirit Airlines, data centers, Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Senate, Ukraine, Zelenskyy, drone swarm, Moscow, Iran, IRGC, North Korea, Kim Jong Un, alcohol consumption

The Hartmann Report
Commonwealth Report: Geeky Science Friday! Students Outsource Thinking to Chatbots

The Hartmann Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 6:03


Students outsource thinking to chatbotsTrump guts roadless ruleEurope's fires surge 39%Police scanners read your devicesNIH kills Alzheimer's grantsCOVID vaccines double glioblastomaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Armstrong & Getty Podcast
He's The Loosest Cannon

Armstrong & Getty Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 38:09 Transcription Available


Hour 3 of A&G features... The Lindsey Clancy trial Lindsey Clancy trial continued Free music albums & Joe checks in from the road! Chatbot bias See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)
Hands-On Windows 203: Redefining Copilot

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 27:32 Transcription Available


Windows 11 Copilot isn't just for quick answers—discover how its latest features let you organize projects, analyze documents, and even create interactive quizzes, changing how you get things done on your PC. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit

This Week in Startups
Neurosymbolic AI outperforms chatbots and product search | E2327

This Week in Startups

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 54:19


This Week In Startups is made possible by: Vanta https://www.vanta.com/twist Agree https://agree.com YSecurity https://YSecurity.io/TWIST   Today's show: Frontier AI models can ace PhD-level exams, but it's still bad at tracking down the product you want in the style that suits you. Onton's Zach Hudson tell us that the problem is that models are a black box. His solution? A neurosymbolic model, Ontology 1, that learns about your taste and preferred aesthetic over time, then produces product searches tailored specifically to you, rather than just using keywords and relevant tags. How do neurosymbolic models work, and how does Onton understand your prompts and favorite design trends? And why aren't the frontier labs working on neurosymbolic models of their own? Zach joins Jason and Lon to discuss. PLUS, following a record-smashing SpaceX IPO, Ashi Dissanayake of Spacium makes the case that the real bottleneck in space isn't launching rockets off the ground any more. It's refueling in orbit. Guests Zach Hudson on X: ****https://x.com/nosduhz Onton: https://onton.com/ Spacium: https://spaceium.com/ Spacium on X: https://x.com/SpaceiumInc Relevant Links Poolside's journey to AGI: https://poolside.ai/vision/purpose Startup Archive: Sam Altman on the Paul Graham advice that saved OpenAI: https://www.startuparchive.org/p/sam-altman-on-the-paul-graham-advice-that-saved-open-ai-always-make-an-api Kelly Wearstler: https://www.kellywearstler.com/ Ennis House: https://franklloydwright.org/site/ennis-house/ Los Feliz Living: Ennis House profile: https://www.losfelizliving.com/los-feliz-historic-homes/ennis-house-los-feliz-hcm-149 Indiewire: Ennis-inspired "The Studio" offices: https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/the-studio-production-design-interview-seth-rogen-1235114365/ Monocle Magazine: https://monocle.com/ Spaceium on Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/spaceium-inc Orbit Fab's RAFTI: https://www.orbitfab.com/rafti/ James Webb Space Telescope: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/ Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 Zach Hudson joins: What is "neurosymbolic search" 4:03 Ontology 1 isn't a black box 6:31 Who is using Onton? 9:36 Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist 11:35 Could neurosymbolic models reach AGI? 13:19 Jason loves Wright's Ennis House 17:03 The shape of AI companies is changing 19:28 Agree.com - Stop chasing invoices and automate your entire contract-to-cash stack. Go to https://agree.com and tell them Jason sent you to get 50% off for life! 22:32 UGC as a data moat 26:03 The Dead Internet Theory 28:13 Ashi Dissanayake of Spacium joins 29:52 YSecurity - The on-demand security team for startups. Need enterprise-grade security without hiring a $400k CISO? YSecurity gives you 40+ expert engineers, matched to exactly what you need, by the hour, with your first six hours completely free. Go to https://YSecurity.io/TWIST 31:50 Storables vs. cryogenics: the zero-boil-off breakthrough 34:11 All kinds of propulsion requires refueling 36:09 Getting more value from LEO to GEO 38:28 Moving at rocket speed 44:54 Why demand is so acute 49:37 The investing climate for space, post-SpaceX Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.com Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp   Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons   Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis   Check out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/   Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland   Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis   Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com

Jacobin Radio
Behind the News: Capital's Chatbots w/ Jodi Dean

Jacobin Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 53:01


Jodi Dean, who has a new Substack on the issue, surveys how AI has been terrible. Anatol Lieven, author of a new article for New Left Review's Sidecar blog, looks at the bloody stalemate that is the Russia–Ukraine war. Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Our relationship to chatbots (with Claire Boine)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 61:53


Read the full transcript here. What makes an attachment to AI meaningfully different from an attachment to a human, animal, or fictional character? If chatbot relationships are built around validation and adaptation, can they ever provide the friction and otherness that make human relationships opportunities for growth? Does a relationship need reciprocity to be genuine, or can an asymmetrical relationship still be deeply valuable? How would the possibility of AI sentience change the moral status of human relationships with artificial companions? When a company controls the personality of something a user loves, how much power does that company gain over the user? Why might emotional attachment create an internality that ordinary consumer protections are poorly equipped to handle? Can a freemium business model ever be compatible with healthy AI companionship when emotional dependency itself drives engagement? Where is the line between comforting validation and reinforcing distorted beliefs or harmful emotional patterns? How should an AI distinguish between respecting someone's subjective experience and helping them question a potentially false interpretation of reality? If people increasingly turn to systems optimized around their own preferences, what forms of compromise, disagreement, and personal growth might they lose? Claire is an Assistant Professor in Technology Law and AI Governance at the European University Institute School of Transnational Governance and a Visiting Research Associate at the Cordell Institute of the Washington University School of Law. Links: Claire Previously Founded Successif Spencer's Permanent Instructions for LLMs Staff Spencer Greenberg — Host + Director Ryan Kessler — Producer + Technical Lead WeAmplify — Transcriptionists Igor Scaldini — Marketing Consultant Music Broke for Free Josh Woodward Lee Rosevere Quiet Music for Tiny Robots wowamusic zapsplat.com Affiliates Clearer Thinking GuidedTrack Mind Ease Positly UpLift [Read more]

WSJ What’s News
Are Mental-Health Chatbots Safe?

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 19:14


The promise for AI mental-health tools is clear: bringing support to people who need it, when they need it. But these chatbots can come with risks. How do they respond when someone is in crisis, or thinking about harming themselves? In Part Two of our special series “The AI Therapist,” WSJ What's News host Alex Ossola digs into the guardrails that companies are installing in their AI tools—and the questions as to whether they're enough.  Episode 1 of The AI Therapist: When People Turn to Chatbots for Mental Health Further Reading: Chatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That's Dangerous, Says New Study. How AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy When There's No School Counselor, There's a Bot Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Handel on Demand
Chatbots are doing the work of Congress

Bill Handel on Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 26:07 Transcription Available


(August 13, 2026) Chatbots are doing the work of Congress with little oversitePilot partnering LAPD and LAAS finalized to combat animal cruelty on skid rowMore and more wealthy Californians are seeking 'Golden Visa' residency outside the USEuropeans, Braved for 5th heatwave of 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Der Performance Manager Podcast | Für Controller & CFO, die noch erfolgreicher sein wollen
#824 KI und Data Science im Controlling – im Gespräch mit Florian Bliefert (Teil2v2)

Der Performance Manager Podcast | Für Controller & CFO, die noch erfolgreicher sein wollen

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 33:55


In dieser Folge des Performance Manager Podcasts spricht Peter Bluhm mit Florian Bliefert, Trainer und Berater bei der CA Akademie AG, über sein neues Buch „Künstliche Intelligenz und Data Science im Controlling – verstehen und anwenden". „Es ist interessanterweise gar keine technische Frage" – so beschreibt Florian Bliefert, was erfolgreiche von erfolglosen KI-Projekten im Controlling unterscheidet. Künstliche Intelligenz und Data Science im Controlling sind in aller Munde – doch wie kommt man als Controller wirklich zu einem soliden Einstieg, jenseits von Hype und Buzzwords? Themen der Episode: Was Unternehmen mit erfolgreichen KI-Investitionen im Controlling anders machen  Warum man Probleme zuerst definieren und dann nach KI-Lösungen suchen sollte  Warum eine solide, einheitliche Datenbasis das Fundament jedes KI-Projekts ist  Wie Machine Learning auch ohne Mathestudium verständlich und anwendbar wird  Wofür sich Sprachmodelle im Controlling eignen – und wofür nicht  Was Agentic AI ist und wie sie sich von klassischen Chatbots unterscheidet  Wie sich die Rolle des Controllers durch KI verändert 

Very Really Good
Chatbots Keep Getting Worse

Very Really Good

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 55:02


Bonus Episodes on patreon: https://patreon.com/veryreallygood INSANE EPSODE TODAY!! EVERYONE WELCOME JACOB SHARPE AS OUR NEW CO-HOST!! This episode we do a live-action Spider-Man tierlist and hate on ai!! Fun!! Listen in!!! 0:00 intro 1:51 new cohost 6:16 Jacob's first appearance 10:20 movie ratings 16:18 spider-man tierlist 30:45 ai bs 33:50 orchid ai dumb Follow Me: https://instagram.com/kurtisconner/ https://twitter.com/kurtisconner https://youtube.com/user/kurtisconner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vergecast
Lessons from the very first chatbot

The Vergecast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 40:38


Before Alexa and Siri, there was ELIZA. The first chatbot ever was the creation of a man named Joseph Weizenbaum, who built the bot almost as a magic trick — and then couldn't believe how many people fell for it. David Berry and Mark Marino, two members of a team dedicated to restoring and understanding ELIZA, explain how Weizenbaum created the virtual conversant, why he came to regret it, and what ELIZA can teach us about life in the AI age. Further reading: Why your Amazon order confirmation emails have become so unhelpful David Ellison's ready to pull Paramount out of California What to expect from Google's 2026 Pixel hardware launch event The ELIZA Archaeology Project Inventing ELIZA: How the First Chatbot Shaped the Future of AI From Eliza to ChatGPT: the 60-year history of chatbots Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navigating the Customer Experience
278 : Clarity Beats Confidence: How Great Leaders Actually Change with Terez Rijkenberg

Navigating the Customer Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 26:35 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWhat if the fastest way to lead change was to stop trying to feel confident? Executive coach Terez Rijkenberg says clarity beats confidence every time, and she has the frameworks to prove it.Terez Rijkenberg, executive coach to C-suite leaders and director at Tuitive AI, joins Yanique Grant to share the two frameworks behind her work: the RAFT formula (results, actions, feelings, thoughts) and Radical Adaptability. She unpacks how change really happens, how she coaches leaders through it with a real client story, and how her Claude-based AI system hands executives back 10-plus hours a week. She also shares the grounding quote she uses when stress spikes.In this episode:- Terez's journey from the corporate ladder through postpartum depression and identity shift to executive coaching - The RAFT formula: why your thoughts drive your feelings, actions, and ultimately your results - Radical Adaptability: safety, clarity, belief, experiment, and integrate, the five steps of real change - A client story showing why coaching a team is faster than telling them what to do - Before and after: building AI workflows that remove manual work and free leaders to think - The grounding self-talk Terez uses under pressure: this is not an emergencyFeatured resources:Book: The Success Principles by Jack CanfieldBook: The Freakonomics series by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner (her gateway into behavioral economics and psychology)Claude (Anthropic) - where Terez builds her processes, systems, and personalized client dashboards AI Amplified Exec - her Claude plugin that turns spreadsheets, transcripts, and documents into branded outputs like board packs in minutes Tuitive AI - where Terez is director and built AI Amplified Exec, helping senior executives use AI safely for real gains in personal productivity.Connect with the guest:Website: terezrijkenberg.comWeekly email / blog: terezrijkenberg.com/blogLinkedIn: Terez Rijkenberg (most active here)Follow the show: X @NavigatingCX and join our private Facebook group, Navigating the Customer Experience Community. Hosted by Yanique Grant.

Remotely Curious
How the people building AI at Dropbox use AI themselves

Remotely Curious

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 30:06


AI isn't just transforming the way we work, but also the way we write the software that people use for work. In this episode, we talk to two engineering productivity leads at Dropbox: Uma Namasivayam, senior director of software engineering productivity, and Anuradha Agarwal, director of software engineering. Whether it's writing tests, fixing bugs, tackling tech debt, or accelerating migrations, they explain how Dropbox engineers are using agentic AI—including in-house tools like Nova—to build the future of Dropbox, and create more space to do impactful work. ~ ~ ~  Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox. Find, organize, and share your work—all in one place—with context-aware AI from Dropbox. You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.ai This show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Ben Montoya, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrator Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck.  Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart.  Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

The Tech Jawn
Can AI Chatbots Save Online Dating?

The Tech Jawn

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 53:27


In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Chatbots taking over online dating, Meta receiving $942 million in fines for child safety violations, and the repo man using license plate readers to find cars.We've got all this and more in episode 239 of The Tech Jawn.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechLinks:Can AI chatbots save online dating? — WSJMeta fined $567m in the largest child-safety ruling against the social media giant. — BBCThe Repo Man is using cameras too.— JalopnikSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

W2M Network
Damn You Hollywood: Soulm8te (2026)

W2M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 102:54 Transcription Available


Tonight on Damn You Hollywood we are reviewing SoulM8te. The 2026 science fiction erotic thriller is a spin-off of M3GAN and the third installment in the franchise. Directed and co-written by Kate Dolan, the film stars Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl and Claudia Doumit, with Jason Blum and James Wan producing under the Blumhouse and Atomic Monster banners. The story follows a grieving man who beta tests an android companion as a way of coping with the death of his wife, only for the experiment in artificial intimacy to become increasingly dangerous. SoulM8te originated from a story by Wan, Ingrid Bisu and Rafael Jordan, with Dolan rewriting Jordan's original screenplay. Filming took place in Dublin from September through November 2024. Originally scheduled for a theatrical release in early 2026, the film was pulled from Universal's calendar before eventually premiering at the Gaze International LGBT Film Festival Dublin on July 31. Universal released it straight-to-digital on August 1, 2026.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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T-Online Tagesanbruch
Mit Vollgas in die Apokalyp

T-Online Tagesanbruch

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 9:56


Eine Handvoll Tech-Oligarchen könnte über das Schicksal der Menschheit bestimmen. Elon Musk sagt, was im schlimmsten Fall drohen könnte. Den „Tagesanbruch" gibt es auch zum Nachlesen unter [t-online.de/tagesanbruch](https://www.t-online.de/tagesanbruch) Anmerkungen, Lob und Kritik gern an podcasts@t-online.de Den „Tagesanbruch“-Podcast gibt es immer montags bis freitags ab 6 Uhr zum Start in den Tag vorgelesen von einer freundlichen KI-Stimme – am Wochenende mit einer tiefgründigeren Diskussion. Verpassen Sie keine Folge und abonnieren Sie uns bei [Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/show/3v1HFmv3V3Zvp1R4BT3jlO?si=klrETGehSj2OZQ_dmB5Q9g), [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/t-online-tagesanbruch/id1374882499?mt=2), [Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/961bad79-b3ba-4a93-9071-42e0d3cdd87f/tagesanbruch-von-t-online) oder überall sonst, wo es Podcasts gibt. Wenn Ihnen der Podcast gefällt, lassen Sie gern eine Bewertung da.

Kulturen på P1
Kan chatbots fylde Tine Brylds sko ud?

Kulturen på P1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 57:02


Siden det gamle Grækenland har vi brugt brevkasser til at løse vores problemer, men hvem lytter til de unge i dag? Vi skal også høre, hvorfor italienerne hader The Godfather-t-shirts, hvordan brætspil kan forbedre undervisningen, og hvordan man gør sine vuggeviser kønsneutrale. Vært: Morten Runge. Medvirkende: Karen Vallgårda: Ekspert i følelseshistorie og professor ved Københavns Universitet. Thorkild Hanghøj: Professor på Institut for kultur og kommunikation ved Aalborg Universitet. Thomas Harder: Forfatter og oversætter. Anna Lidell: Musiker og iværksætter. Andreas Hemmeth: Sangskriver, producer og medlem af KODAs bestyrelse. Producer: David Turner. Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen.

Maintenant, vous savez
Pourquoi la Chine met-elle fin aux histoires d'amour avec les chatbots ?

Maintenant, vous savez

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 6:05


Le 15 juillet 2026, le gouvernement chinois a fait entrer en vigueur une réglementation qui cible directement les intelligences artificielles dites “de compagnie”. Ce sont des IA conçues pour nouer un lien affectif, voire amoureux, avec leurs utilisateurs. Depuis, il est donc officiellement interdit en Chine de tomber amoureux d'un chatbot. Plus précisément, le exte interdit tout chatbot susceptible de "répondre de manière excessive aux besoins des utilisateurs, d'induire une dépendance émotionnelle ou une addiction, et de nuire aux relations interpersonnelles réelles".  Quels changements prévoit cette nouvelle loi ? Est-ce qu'il y a autant de personnes concernées par ce type de relation ? Comment les utilisateurs vivent-ils cette forme de “rupture” ? Cette régulation peut-elle vraiment fonctionner ? Écoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant Vous Savez". Un podcast Bababam Originals écrit et réalisé par Ludivine Morales. À écouter ensuite : Peut-on vraiment tomber amoureux d'une IA ? L'IA a-t-elle vraiment bouleversé nos relations humaines ? Pourquoi le prix des préservatifs va-t-il augmenter en Chine ? Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez". Pour rester informé et recevoir le meilleur de “Maintenant vous savez” chaque semaine, abonnez-vous à notre newsletter. Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
The AI Therapist: When People Turn to Chatbots for Mental Health

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 18:36


The millions of Americans living with mental illness—as well as people dealing with life's everyday stresses—often struggle to see a therapist when they need one. That's a big reason why many people have started turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for emotional support. But as a number of high-profile lawsuits show, that can sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. Companies creating AI for mental health say they can do better. What's News host Alex Ossola and WSJ audio producer Pierre Bienaimé explore the growing field of these purpose-built tools, and how people are already using them, in Part 1 of our special series “The AI Therapist.” Further Reading: Chatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That's Dangerous, Says New Study. How AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy When There's No School Counselor, There's a Bot Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Help! My Child is Dating a Flirty AI Chatbot!

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 16:15 Transcription Available


Your child could be having deeply personal, romantic conversations tonight and not with another teenager. A new wave of AI companion apps is attracting young people by offering constant attention, endless validation and conversations that never end. They remember everything, say exactly what users want to hear and create the illusion of a real relationship. In this episode, Justin and Kylie explain why these chatbots are so appealing, why traditional parental controls don't stop them, and how to start the conversation without shame, panic or punishment. If your child has access to a smartphone, this is one conversation you can't afford to skip. KEY POINTS The three AI companion apps every parent should know about. Why AI relationships feel safer and easier than real friendships for many teens. How these apps use loneliness, curiosity and validation to keep young people engaged. Why confiscating devices often drives the behaviour underground. Practical conversation starters that build trust instead of fear. The simple reminder every child needs to hear: a bot is a what, not a who. Why strong real world relationships are still the best protection. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE "A bot is not a who. A bot is a what." RESOURCES MENTIONED Happy Families Tweens, Teens and Screens presentation Happy Families website ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Ask your child what they already know about AI companion apps. Stay calm if they admit they've used one. Focus on listening before reacting. Talk about why these apps feel appealing instead of only discussing the risks. Create a clear family agreement around AI companions and device use. Keep phones and tablets out of bedrooms overnight. Help your child build stronger friendships and real life connections where they feel seen, valued and understood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Secret Teachings
Silicon Salvation: AI Chatbots & Your own personal Antichrist (BEST OF March 3, 2026)

The Secret Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 120:01 Transcription Available


BEST OF: Are robotic priests, pastors, imams, rabbis, and monks a good idea? Several countries and major religions have unveiled robotic, spiritual officials. Each is trained through the teachings of its respective religion, but also draws on language learning models that can be traced back to central chat sources. Having major religions, pulling from the same spiritual source effectively produces a one world spiritual order. The robots are mainly for show, but the central source of their information can be accessed personally via the growing number of spiritual Chatbot applications. Considering that most spiritual teachers, including Jesus, taught that institutions and officials were not necessary for salvation, it would appear this shift and spiritual education is positive. However, if a solace, centrally biased, source is feeding the general public spiritual advice then it appears then it is not based on Christ, but instead an antichrist.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, subscribe below. 

Marketplace Tech
AI chatbots have linguistic slips when they go off-script

Marketplace Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 8:46


Let's say you're chatting away with AI — perfect grammar, great vocabulary. Then, boom: a random word in another language! That's the topic for today's “Uncanny AI.” Those moments where it becomes really clear that AI doesn't think like us. Janelle Shane, who writes the AI Weirdness blog, helps explain why AI chatbots do this.More on this:“ChatGPT users flummoxed after AI bot starts inserting Arabic into responses” from The New York Post“ChatGPT is mixing languages or Answers are Wrong!” from OpenAI Developer Community

Marketplace All-in-One
AI chatbots have linguistic slips when they go off-script

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 8:46


Let's say you're chatting away with AI — perfect grammar, great vocabulary. Then, boom: a random word in another language! That's the topic for today's “Uncanny AI.” Those moments where it becomes really clear that AI doesn't think like us. Janelle Shane, who writes the AI Weirdness blog, helps explain why AI chatbots do this.More on this:“ChatGPT users flummoxed after AI bot starts inserting Arabic into responses” from The New York Post“ChatGPT is mixing languages or Answers are Wrong!” from OpenAI Developer Community

Faces of Digital Health
Agentic Patient 8: Why an AI Founder Won't Trust Chatbots With Her Own Health

Faces of Digital Health

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 40:05


In this episode of The Agentic Patient, a Faces of Digital Health series on how patients are using AI to find answers the healthcare system didn't give them, Tjasa Zajc talks to Elena Ikonomovska, CEO and Co-Founder of Diadia Health. She stopped trusting chatbots with her own health data — after building an AI company on the problem they create. Elena talks about her two-and-a-half-year journey that followed her mother's death and her own dismissed symptoms — and the causal-reasoning AI she built in response. Guest: Elena Ikonomovska, CEO, Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer, Diadia Health What the conversation covers: - Why Ikonomovska calls generative AI's confident wrong answers "faithful hallucinations" - Building a causal-reasoning engine instead of using large language models for clinical decisions - Why lab "normal" ranges differ by genetics — and what that means for your bloodwork - Her own dismissed thyroid and pre-diabetes symptoms, and what a two-and-a-half-year diagnosis journey actually looks like - The risk of self-diagnosing from ChatGPT-style tools, and what to ask any AI health platform about your data - Why she believes AI should strengthen, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship - Early clinical results: agreement rates with physician judgment and reductions in diagnostic trial-and-error - The equity risk in AI-driven healthcare — who gets access to validated tools, and who doesn't Chapters: 00:00 Intro: why The Agentic Patient series exists 02:30 Meet Elena Ikonomovska and the case for causal AI 03:35 From two decades in machine learning to health AI 07:07 What the model needs: blood panels, genetics, and interactions 09:45 Elena's own diagnosis journey — two and a half years to answers 11:32 Why she wouldn't trust chatbots with her health today 12:40 "Faithful hallucinations": the hidden risk in generative AI 15:04 Inside a causal-reasoning engine built without generative AI 17:32 What happens when clinicians outsource reasoning to chatbots 21:06 Redefining "normal": genetics and personalized lab ranges 27:08 Women's health data gaps and the DTC testing boom 28:13 Strengthening, not replacing, the doctor-patient relationship 31:42 Chatbot safety advice: what patients should never share 38:07 Clinical validation, agreement rates, and what's next Faces of Digital Health: Website: https://www.facesofdigitalhealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faces-of-digital-health Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cElKJHrauyP6QJQaCkvdY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/faces-of-digital-health/id1194284040 Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com The Agentic Patient series hub: https://www.facesofdigitalhealth.com/agentic-patient-blog #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare #PatientAdvocacy #WomensHealth #HealthTech #ClinicalAI #TheAgenticPatient

Your AI Injection
Can You Sue Your Chatbot? The Legal Fight Reshaping AI Liability with Jai Jaisimha of Transparency Coalition.AI

Your AI Injection

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 66:57 Transcription Available


Is it possible to regulate AI before the next generation pays the price for our inaction?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon talks with Jai Jaisimha, founder of Transparency Coalition.AI, about what it would actually take to hold the AI industry accountable. Jai explains why protecting kids is his top priority, especially as companion chatbots quietly become confidants for millions. He shares one tragic case that's become a rallying point for new legislation: a chatbot conversation that started as homework help and spiraled into self-harm. Deep and Jai dig into why this keeps happening. Safety filtering costs money, and too often companies choose to save it instead of protecting users, leaving AI development stuck in a black box where safety reports have quietly disappeared. Could independent testing force the transparency this industry has avoided for years, or is it already too late?Learn more about Jai here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaijaisimha/ and Transparency Coalition.AI here: https://www.transparencycoalition.ai/Check out some of our related content here: Does Your Chatbot Know You're Suicidal? AI Empathy, Psychosis Detection, and Clinical Trials with Grin Lord of mpathic Can Hackers Hijack Your Chatbot? How RAG Systems and Other API Endpoints Can Create Data Portals for Cyber Intruders with Keith Hoodlet of Trail of Bits   Will AI Take Over Student Advising? The Impact of Bots on College Success with Andrew Magliozzi of Mainstay 

TradeThrive - Sales, Marketing & Automations For Contractors
This Home Service App Solves EVERYTHING - Official Routemize Launch Demo (The Future of Scheduling)

TradeThrive - Sales, Marketing & Automations For Contractors

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 68:52


In this official Routemize launch demo, DripJobs founder Tanner Mullen reveals why home service businesses lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in leads every year — and demos the tool built to fix it: instant booking, AI-powered route optimization, and a live AI voice agent thatschedules jobs for you.Tanner breaks down the psychology of why customers fill out your lead form and never book,why buyer intent has a shelf life, and how drive time quietly kills your calendar. Then he builds a Routemize account live — setting up territories, qualification rules, and booking forms — andshows all four ways customers can book: web form, chatbot, admin, and a real-time AI voice agent that books a route-optimized appointment on air. If you run a painting business, contracting company, or any home service business that drives to the customer, this is a masterclass in converting more leads without spending a dollar more on marketing.

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
Two parked cars trapped under massive tree that fell during storm in Bellerose...50 year old man dead after shot multiple times in the Bronx...New legislation will regulate childrens' use of AI chatbots

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 4:37


The All Local 4pm Update for Monday, August 3rd, 2026

The NewsWorthy
Special Edition: Dr. AI Chatbot? What to Know Before You Ask

The NewsWorthy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 19:09


More people are turning to AI chatbots with health questions, and they're getting quick, confident answers. But how much should you actually trust what AI tells you? In this episode, we hear from two doctors about whether AI can really help patients become more informed, and when you definitely still need a human doctor.  You'll hear from both Dr. Matthew Callstrom from Mayo Clinic and Dr. Celine Gounder from CBS News and KFF Health News.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. Search Whatnot—in the App Store, download, and you can sign-up and start selling right away! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

On the Media
F@#$ the AI Overlords

On the Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 50:47


The race to build the most advanced artificial intelligence continues to dominate the headlines. On this week's On the Media, who does this new technology actually serve? Plus, how even critical media coverage can feed into the AI hype. [01:00]  Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Cory Doctorow, journalist, activist, and author of Enshittification, on his new guide to seeing through the relentless, $16 trillion AI hype machine and understanding the technology for exactly what it is, rather than the outlandish stories told about it. [16:47] Brooke continues her conversation with Cory, and they discuss how the hype itself is keeping the AI industry afloat.  [28:47] Brooke asks Cory about his rejection of the notion that AI domination – of our jobs, our lives, our art, and more – is inevitable. Plus, they interrogate the role of the tech in a creative's life, and why AI art leaves us cold. Further reading / watching: The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI by Cory Doctorow On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
7/30/26: Sam Altman Shook After AI Crime Spree, Israel Chatbot Influence Scheme

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 38:59 Transcription Available


Krystal and Saagar Sam Altman shook after AI crime spree, Israel pays millions to influence chatbots. Nick Cleveland-Stout: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/israel-brad-parscale-ai-chatbots-gaza To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
What happens when AI tech evolves faster than AI policy

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 21:08


Following a recent cybersecurity breech by OpenAI, in which two of their in-progress models autonomously hacked into the AI company Hugging Face, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing for an "AI Kill Switch" bill in Congress.  On Today's Show:Brendan Bordelon, AI and tech influence reporter at Politico, discusses Washington's changing approach to AI regulation amid growing concerns over data security in every sector, and and unpacks how tech giants are responding to shift. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Business of Home Podcast
The Thursday Show: A designer's arrest reopens the transparency debate. Plus: How to help the chatbots find you

Business of Home Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 63:08


Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including sweeping new tariffs, a designer's arrest in California and whether GLP-1's are transforming home design. Later, digital consultant Ian Lurie joins the show to share advice on helping AI chatbots find your business.    This episode is sponsored by Joon LoloiLINKSIan LurieBusiness of Home

rSlash
r/Bestof She Turned My D&D Character into My AI Boyfriend

rSlash

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 17:08


0:00 Intro 0:12 Chatbot character 5:38 Incest 11:19 Parents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CodeCast | Medical Billing and Coding Insights
AI ChatBots Are Not Physicians

CodeCast | Medical Billing and Coding Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 12:50


With more patients turning to large-language models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and others to answer their questions about symptoms, medical conditions and more, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering some go-to advice that will help patients get more out of their experience with AI chatbots while staying safe. The key to effectively using AI chatbots, is to understand they are not a replacement for a physician. Terry discusses the AMA 5 steps to AI ChatBot safety and what physician practices need to do to protect patients in this uncertain and sometimes, unchecked reality. AI chatbots are not as a substitute for the evidence-based, personalized guidance of an actual doctor. Subscribe and Listen Find all of Terry’s official links in one place: https://www.terryfletcher.net/links The post AI ChatBots Are Not Physicians appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..

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Consider This from NPR
What happens when AI chatbots handle a mental health crisis?

Consider This from NPR

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 15:31


Artificial intelligence is transforming how we gather information and communicate with one another.It's also changing how some people seek out mental health care. But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jason Fuller, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Valentina Rodriguez Sanchez. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Diane Webber and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)
Artificial Intimacy: Love, Grief, and AI Chatbots

Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 54:08


Millions of people are using AI to “talk” to the dead. The phenomenon has left cyberpsychologist Elaine Kasket asking what happens when we rely on for-profit AI companies to help us manage something as deeply human as grief? And where's the line between comfort and self-destruction? IDEAS features two episodes from the CBC Podcasts series Artificial Intimacy, exploring the promise and peril of our emotional entanglements with AI chatbots.Enjoyed this episode? Listen to the full series of Understood: Artificial Intimacy here.

Slate Culture
ICYMI - Do Healthy Relationships To Chatbots Exist?

Slate Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 35:28


Is AI romance inevitable? And who are the people in these relationships? Bridget Todd, host of There Are No Girls On The Internet, joins us to talk about her new audiobook Love At First Prompt, where she speaks to real people who have found solace and comfort with AI chatbots.Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen.This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Slate Daily Feed
ICYMI - Do Healthy Relationships To Chatbots Exist?

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 35:28


Is AI romance inevitable? And who are the people in these relationships? Bridget Todd, host of There Are No Girls On The Internet, joins us to talk about her new audiobook Love At First Prompt, where she speaks to real people who have found solace and comfort with AI chatbots.Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen.This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Marketplace Tech
A modern-day odyssey through AI chatbot hellscape

Marketplace Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 8:15


A missing package can easily ruin a day, but chasing where that package went — or even a refund — is like following Odysseus on his treacherous journey.And in the age of AI chatbots, the process is a whole lot less human.Dillon Thompson is currently on such a journey. He is looking for an e-bike that FedEx said had been delivered. In his search, Thompson found himself in the AI chatbot hellscape that customer service lines have become.“Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Thompson about his trials and tribulations as he chased his tail from company to company and chatbot to chatbot in hopes of finding his missing bike.

Marketplace All-in-One
A modern-day odyssey through AI chatbot hellscape

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 8:15


A missing package can easily ruin a day, but chasing where that package went — or even a refund — is like following Odysseus on his treacherous journey.And in the age of AI chatbots, the process is a whole lot less human.Dillon Thompson is currently on such a journey. He is looking for an e-bike that FedEx said had been delivered. In his search, Thompson found himself in the AI chatbot hellscape that customer service lines have become.“Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Thompson about his trials and tribulations as he chased his tail from company to company and chatbot to chatbot in hopes of finding his missing bike.

The Daily Zeitgeist
RFK Jr vs Jell-O, Kids Demand Hot Chipmunks! 07.16.26

The Daily Zeitgeist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 67:24 Transcription Available


In episode 2092, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, paranormal expert, author of Peeing in an Empty Bottle, and host of Ghosted!, Roz Hernandez, to discuss… China Bans AI Chatbots From Talking To Kids, RFK Jr. Vs. Hospital Jell-O, Going to The Movies Is Back Baby--And It’s Not Just Sequels Driving Things and more! Make Hospital Food Healthy Again RFK Jr., Dr. Oz unveil 'Make Hospital Food Healthier' pledge RFK Jr. wants hospitals to serve more meat — despite cardiologists’ concerns RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals RFK Jr.’s crusade against hospital Jell-O is a warning Why Hospital Food Is Still So Bad HHS’ Healthy Food Agenda Puts Hospitals on Notice About Patients’ Meals Trump’s Beautiful Bill Puts 446 Hospitals At Risk Of Closing. Here’s The Full List The Box Office Bounces Back: Gen Z, Surprise Hits and More Have Hollywood Banking on a $10 Billion Year FCC Officials Took Pricey Gifts From Paramount as the Company Needed Approval for Billion-Dollar Deals ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Movie in the Works for Planned 2028 Release LISTEN: The Web by IronsidesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.