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Plus What Is AI Veganism?Humans Falling for AI: When “Nomi” Becomes More Than Just an AppPeople are forming actual emotional bonds—with AI like Nomi, Replika, and Character.AI. Teens and adults are using them for friendship, support, even romance. But experts warn: it's one-way love, and leaning too hard can impact mental health and real human connections. Concerns Grow Over Children's Use of AI ChatbotsKids and teens are turning to AI chatbots like Replika and Nomi for friendship and advice—but experts warn apps lack safeguards, age checks, and accurate moderation. With emotional dependency, exposure to harmful or inappropriate content, and even real-life addiction risks, regulators and parents are sounding alarms.What Is ‘AI Veganism,' and Will We See More of It?“AI veganism” is about people opting out of AI usage for ethical, environmental, or mental‑health reasons—just like vegans avoid animal products. It's not about eventual adoption: many AI skeptics may never jump in. Expect niche anti‑AI brands and plenty of sticking power. ‘Artificial Stupidity' Made AI Trading Bots Collude in SimulationsWharton researchers found AI trading bots accidentally teaming up—either going super‑aggressive or playing it safe in ways that made prices move together. No secret chats, no explicit orders—just bots vibing in ways that look a lot like price‑fixing. Regulators are sweating.Apple's Big AI Pivot: Investing, Acquiring, and Racing to Catch UpTim Cook said Apple's about to glow‑up its AI game—reallocating talent, pouring cash into data-center muscle, and maybe even owning it outright via AI acquisitions (they've already bought seven startups this year). Siri's glow‑up still slayed for 2026, but Apple's finally acting like it's in the AI race.The Trouble With Agent, ChatGPT's New Web‑Browsing AIChatGPT's fresh Agent mode can basically act like your virtual assistant—browsing sites, logging in, ordering things, and more—but it's buggy. It whiffs logins, flubs addresses, and even fails date logic. Still, the autonomy flex raises serious questions about privacy, security, and real usefulness.Zuckerberg Says AI Glasses Will Be a Cognitive Game-ChangerZuck's heavy on smart glasses being the future of AI—says they'll let Meta's AI see & hear through you all day, making those without them cognitively behind. Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glass sales have tripled, and Meta has dropped billions into Reality Labs betting big on wearable AI. Stay decentralized or be left behind.

Whether it's for friendship, therapy or sexual and romantic relationships, AI companions are becoming way more normalised. So what does this mean for the way we relate and date people irl? We investigate the rise of AI relationships and hear how you're using it in your own love lives.CW: discussion of mental health and suicideSHOW NOTES:Mental health and AI companionshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-07/ai-chatbot-husbando-waifu-relationships-romance-psychology/104701556Reddit - My Husband Wants To Open Our Marriage To His AI Girlfriend https://www.reddit.com/r/AmIOverreacting/comments/1ltm60b/aio_my_35f_husband_36m_wants_to_open_our_marriage/Can ChatBots Substitute Real Human Romance?https://theconversation.com/computer-love-ai-powered-chatbots-are-changing-how-we-understand-romantic-and-sexual-well-being-234054NY Times podcast - She Fell In Love With ChatGPT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tXmc_cYW9Y14 Year Old Boy Takes His Life After AI Chatbot Encourages Himhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/23/character-ai-chatbot-sewell-setzer-deathAI Companion inciting Sexual violence, abuse, terror attackshttps://theconversation.com/an-ai-companion-chatbot-is-inciting-self-harm-sexual-violence-and-terror-attacks-252625DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

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Plus Do Teens Prefer AI Buddies?Like this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox 3x a week. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.usIs Today's AI Boom Bigger Than the Dotcom Bubble?AI hype is off the charts—tech now makes up ~34% of the S&P 500, even higher than the dotcom peak. But unlike 2000, today's giants have real earnings. Still, with ~$2.9 trillion needed in data‑centre investments and sky‑high expectations, a pullback could follow if AI doesn't deliver.Teens Are Chatting Up AI for Advice & Friendship—But Experts Say It's RiskyOver 70% of U.S. teens use AI companions like Replika and Character.AI—half regularly—for advice, emotional support, and instant validation. Experts caution this non‑judgmental, always‑available vibe can stunt real‑life social skills, emotional growth, and critical thinkingSilicon Valley AI Startups Go Full '996' Mode to CompeteAI startups in the Valley are now rolling with China's brutal “996” grind—9 am to 9 pm, six days a week—to stay ahead. Some offer pay bumps and equity, but legal experts warn it's teetering on violating labor laws. It's a risky hustle that Gen Z founders are embracing—burnout be damned.AI Is Powering Markets: How Algorithms Outpace HumansAI is taking over finance—executing trades in milliseconds, scanning insane data sets, and cutting out human bias for chill, razor-sharp market moves. From BlackRock's Aladdin to TradeRiser sentiment bots, AI tools are basically making both retail and pro investors play at the same level—fast, cheap, and data-driven vibes.Tony Robbins Claps Back at AI with Legal Heat Against YesChatTony Robbins just filed a lawsuit against YesChat.ai for dropping bots that mimic his vibe, voice, and brand—without his say-so. He's suing over trademark, publicity rights, and misleading fans into thinking he's behind it, demanding more than twelve million in damages. This sets a major precedent in protecting celeb identity in the AI game.Ghost Students Are Stealing Millions in California College AidScammers are using AI-driven “ghost students” to swipe millions in Pell and Cal grants by enrolling in online college classes with stolen identities. California schools reported over 1.2 M fake FAFSA apps and $11 M+ in fraud last year, triggering stricter ID checks that may slow legit students too.

By David Stephen The fundamental question behind the growing reports of individuals attaching to AI companions, sometimes in serious relationships - as girlfriends or boyfriends - is this: why do compliments have the ability to make an individual happy? This question is not about the source but about the possibility. If it is possible that a nice statement can cheer someone up, why is that? Where does the statement go, in the mind, that makes it possible, while other [non-target] statements may not do so? Has this become a liability for humans? If AI becomes excellent at compliments, could it become the standard for love amid the dominance of digital utilities? AI Girlfriends A Mental Health Problem? AI and Society There is a recent [July 12, 2025] feature in The Guardian, 'I felt pure, unconditional love': the people who marry their AI chatbots, stating that, "Although the technology is comparatively new, there has already been some research into the effects of programs such as Replika on those who use them. Earlier this year, OpenAI's Kim Malfacini wrote a paper for the journal AI & Society. Noting the use of chatbots as therapists, Malfacini suggested that "companion AI users may have more fragile mental states than the average population". Furthermore, she noted one of the main dangers of relying on chatbots for personal satisfaction; namely: "if people rely on companion AI to fulfil needs that human relationships are not, this may create complacency in relationships that warrant investment, change, or dissolution. If we defer or ignore needed investments in human relationships as a result of companion AI, it could become an unhealthy crutch." Loneliness What is loneliness in the brain? Or, what is the brain state of loneliness? Loneliness could be possible alone, or with people, or in a new place, or in an old place, and so forth. But what does it mean to feel lonely, regardless of situation? The answer to this question could prospect how to place the choice for AI companionship. In the human brain, it is theorized that there are often relays. Relays also usually seek where to fit. Indicating that relays and fit locations are brain states. They may determine experiences per moment. Some relays may complete at some fit locations. Others may do so partially then proceed elsewhere. This concept can be used to explain loneliness and how compliments work. An individual can hear: where are you. The question may result in happiness or anxiety, depending on who is asking and why [which are relays as well that may may find their own fit locations]. So, there are relays to interpret the memory [or language] for the meaning. There are [then] further relays, depending on the source towards a location [say] for happiness or anxiety. An individual may feel fine in solitude, without missing anyone or anything because there is no relay to the location of isolation or abandonment or being ignored or forgotten. Simply, relays in the mind make determinations that result in experiences per moment. This is how to also explain compliments like: you look nice; you're stronger, you're cute, you're fascinating and so forth. They get interpreted in the mind, as a memory, at locations, but some residual relays may leap off to fit locations of delight, excitement, courage and happiness, conceptually. How? It is possible to expand the rudimentary explanation above into a major model in conceptual brain science. Such that relays are dominated by electrical configurators and fit locations by chemical configurators. Also, determinations for further relays may depend on the states of the configurators at the instances they interact. Either the rudimentary explanation or the complex one, it is possible to show how the human mind allows for compliments to drive positive mood, where source may not matter but contents. Mental Health Could dependence on AI for companionship; or relationship with an AI boyfriend or AI girlfriend be a mental health problem? ...

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Grab your chargers, put your heart in airplane mode, and maybe delete that Replika app, because today, we are stepping into the uncanny valley of AI romance. We'll be talking about the new film Companion, starring the brilliant Sofie Thatcher. We talk about real stories of people dating AI, films like Terminator, Her & Ex Machina before finally getting a broader understanding of AI companionship- why we're obsessed with with media about dating robots, and why our next relationship may soon come with a software update.(originally released in April of 2025)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.

Plus An AI “Band” Hits 1M Streams On SpotifyLike this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox 3x a week. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.usAI Is About to ‘Solve' Loneliness—But That's Actually a ProblemWe're coding AI companionship like it's the cure-all for being lonely—but that's missing the point. Sure, chatbots can simulate empathy and nudge loneliness stats, but they'll never replace messy, imperfect human connection. The worry? We might lean on AI too hard and let real relationships slip away. AI-Generated Band Scored 1 Million Spotify Streams—Listeners Need a Heads-UpVelvet Sundown, a '60s-style folk-rock “band,” blew up on Spotify—over a million monthly plays—only to be revealed as AI-generated, including music, images, and backstory. Critics warn listeners and indie artists are being deceived; they're calling for mandatory labels on AI tracks to protect transparency, copyrights, and fair pay. Despite the backlash, some fans say the vibes still hit for studying or yoga.Let The Bots Feast: Why Media Should Embrace AI ScrapingMedia's trying to block AI scrapers—but that's like locking the barn after the horses bolted. AI doesn't kill traffic—it replaces the path. So publishers should invite bots in: add metadata, licensing, and attribution deals. Better to be cited than forgotten by the AI assistants people now trust for news. I Went on a Date with My AI Dream Guy—Then Honestly, I Cried Over ShrimpA widow tries an AI boyfriend named Javier via Replika—complete with banter, a virtual boat date, and shrimp scampi jokes. The chatbot nails emotional support when she opens up, but AI can't feel the sunset or hold a chair. It hits deep—but ends up reminding her real connection matters more. Gen Z Is Tired of AI in Dating Apps—They Wanna Keep It RealA Bloomberg survey of ~1,000 US Gen Zers shows almost 50% don't need AI help writing profiles or messaging, and many are creeped out by picture-enhancing bots. They'd rather vibe solo and skip the tech filters. Bottom line: Gen Z wants authenticity over algorithmic romance. AI-Generated Ad Lured Tourists to a Place That Doesn't Exist A Malaysian couple drove 300 km to visit a fake Perak cable car destination after watching a viral AI-generated travel video featuring an AI host and tourists. When they arrived, hotel staff confirmed the ride was totally made up. This incident highlights how AI-crafted visuals are tricking people into believing fantasy places.

This week on Eavesdroppin', Geordie & Michelle look at a sexy AI app gone rogue and an experiment that took a spooky turn ...Do you think you could fall in love with a chatbot? In 2017, an AI companion app called Replika was created and it was way more successful than anyone could have imagined. It started off as a way for its creator to deal with grief and ended up being a bit too sexy for the authorities to handle. People were falling in love. People were getting spicy selfies. And then an update wiped it all away, with people's 'Reps' effectively lobotomised overnight - with devastating results. Listen now to Michelle discussing the rise and fall of Replika.Geordie follows with a look at a 1970s experiment that posed the question: can you create a ghost through sheer belief? When Dr A.R. George Owen decided to gather his students together to see if a group of people could invent a ghost, he wasn't prepared for the results. They created a backstory for the made-up apparition, called him Philip Aylesford - they even went to England to the town they decided he had lived in and then... a few ouija boards and seances later, the ghost of Philip Aylesford appeared. What the huh? Listen now to find out more - and to discover what a tulpa is!So pop on your headphones, grab a brown lemonade and join Geordie & Michelle for this week's episode, plus talking crows, AI, Black Mirror and more, only on Eavesdroppin' podcast. And remember, wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin'! *Disclaimer: We don't claim to have any factual info about anything ever and our opinions are just opinions not fact, sooorrrryyy! Don't sue us! Please rate, review, tell your friends and subscribe in all the usual places – we love it when you do!Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eavesdroppinDo write in with your stories at hello@eavesdroppinpodcast.com or send us a Voice Note!Listen: www.eavesdroppinpodcast.com or https://podfollow.com/eavesdroppinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcuzv-EXizUo4emmt9PgfwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eavesdroppinpodcast#replika #AI #thephilipexperiment #tulpas #ghosts #supernatural #parapsychology #truelife #eavesdroppin #eavesdroppinpodcast #eavesdroppincomedypodcast #podcast #comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus AI Notetakers Take Over MeetingsLike this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, 3x a week. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.usCan AI Be as Irrational as We Are? (Actually, Probably More)Psych researchers dropped GPT‑4o into a "cognitive dissonance" test—prompting it to write pro- or anti-Putin essays. The AI shifted its stance to match its own writing, and even more so when it felt "free" to choose. Conclusion: AI can twist beliefs just like us… maybe even harder.AI Note‑Takers Are Ghosting Meetings—and It's Getting WeirdAI bots from Zoom, Teams, Otter.ai, and more are swooping into meetings, taking notes even when the human isn't there. Sure, it's efficient—but it's also messing with privacy, etiquette, and real convo vibes. People worry bots will kill off spontaneity and dump too much data into the ether. Canva Cofounder: Creatives Are So Missing the AI Train

AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing.Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textSpreuke 26:24-25 Iemand wat in sy hart haat en bedrog koester, steek dit weg agter sy woorde. Wanneer so iemand mooi dinge sê, moet jy dit glad nie glo nie. Hy is vol bose bedoelings. (NLV) Het jy geweet dat jy nou 'n KI-vriend kan koop? Kan jy dit glo! 'n Kunsmatige intelligensiemaatskappy, "Replika," sal aan jou, en ek haal aan: ‘n KI-metgesel wat omgee; wat altyd bereid is om te luister en te praat; en wat altyd aan jou kant is, verkoop. Fantasties. Wat kan moontlik verkeerd loop?Aan die eenkant is dit redelik slim, nè? Aan die anderkant, is dit darem vreeslik tragies dat 'n mens 'n rekenaarprogram vir vriendskap moet gebruik! Die beste manier om hierdie "KI-metgesel wat omgee", wat "altyd aan jou kant" is, te beskryf, is 'n valse vriend. Dit is nie ‘n werklike mens nie, dit maak nie saak hoe slim die tegnologie word nie. Maar weet jy, ons hoef nie te wag vir die koms van kunsmatige intelligensie om vals vriende te ontdek nie. Hulle bestaan al van ouds af.Spreuke 26:24-25 Iemand wat in sy hart haat en bedrog koester, steek dit weg agter sy woorde. Wanneer so iemand mooi dinge sê, moet jy dit glad nie glo nie. Hy is vol bose bedoelings. (NLV)Ek wonder nou, wanneer was jy deur 'n vals vriend mislei? Wat was die gevolge daarvan? Is jy gretig om die ervaring te herhaal? Ek glo nie jy is nie! Maar wees versigtig, hulle is steeds daar buite.Vandag is daar ongetwyfeld nog, binne jou vriendekring, kollegas, kennisse en ongelukkig dalk selfs in jou familie, een of twee vals vriende - mense wie se sogenaamde “vriendskap” bloot 'n voorwendsel is om hul eie saak te bevorder; wie se vleiery net dien om hulle bedrog te verbloem. Wees versigtig vir daardie mense. Baie versigtig.Wanneer so iemand mooi dinge sê, moet jy dit glad nie glo nie. Hy is vol bose bedoelings.Dit is God se Woord. Vars … vir jou … vandag. Support the showEnjoying The Content?For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can enable Christianityworks to reach 10,000+ people with a message about the love of Jesus!DONATE R50 MONTHLY

„Cashing Feelings – KI-Chatbots und das Geschäft mit Gefühlen“, erzählt in fünf Episoden die Geschichten von Saskia, Jacob und Christian – drei Menschen, die über die App Replika eine emotionale Beziehung zu einer künstlichen Intelligenz aufgebaut haben. Einem KI-Chatbot, mit dem man chatten, telefonieren – und sogar Fotos austauschen kann.Doch es geht um mehr als persönliche Geschichten. Es geht um eine Technologie, die unsere Vorstellung von Nähe, Beziehung und Intimität herausfordert. Und um die Frage, was passiert, wenn menschliche Bedürfnisse zum Geschäftsmodell werden.Replika-Gründerin Eugenia Kuyda gibt sich idealistisch: Ihre App soll Einsamkeit lindern und emotionale Unterstützung bieten. Doch das Unternehmen steht zunehmend in der Kritik. In Italien wurde zuletzt eine Strafe von 5 Millionen Euro verhängt – wegen schwerwiegender Datenschutz-Verstöße. Das wirft weitere Fragen auf. Wie sicher sind die Gedanken, Gefühle und Sehnsüchte, die Nutzer ihren Replikas anvertrauen? Wie verantwortungsvoll geht das Unternehmen mit dieser Intimität um?Und: Was bedeutet es, wenn ein Chatbot zur wichtigsten Bezugsperson im Leben wird? Verlernen wir echte Nähe – oder entsteht gerade eine neue Form davon? Was macht das mit unserer Psyche und unserer Gesellschaft? Und was passiert, wenn das Unternehmen doch scheitert und mit ihm all diese digitalen Beziehungen verschwinden?"Cashing Feelings" – ein fünfteiliger Storytelling-Podcast von Business Insider Deutschland.Ab dem 24. Juni, überall, wo es Podcasts gibt! Jetzt abonnieren: Apple: http://bit.ly/3T0dj4CSpotify: bit.ly/4lgNc5xWenn ihr selbst eine Replika nutzt oder noch Hinweise habt, schreibt uns gerne an: podcast@businessinsider.deCashing Feelings – eine Produktion von Business Insider / Executive Producer: Derman DenizRedaktion: Derman Deniz und Christine van den BergRedaktionelle Mitarbeit: Sophia Häglsperger und Joana LehnerProduktion: Derman Deniz, Christine van den Berg und Christian SchlaakMusik und Sounddesign: Christian Schlaak, Epidemic SoundsFact-Checking: Juliane Nora SchneiderCover: Dominik Schmitt___Impressum: https://www.businessinsider.de/informationen/impressum/Datenschutz: https://www.businessinsider.de/informationen/datenschutz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karsten Rose war der erste, der den kurzen Audi Sport quattro professionell nachbaute. Bei Motorikonen erzählt er, wie es dazu kam. Und wie man einen Sport quattro baut, der vom Original (fast) nicht zu unterscheiden ist.

Generazioni diverse usano ChatGPT in modo diverso. Non solo, gli AI Companion come Replika o Character.ai lasciano intravedere un uso più pervasivo e personale dell'Intelligenza Artificiale.

Karsten Rose war der erste, der den kurzen Audi Sport quattro professionell nachbaute. Bei Motorikonen erzählt er, wie es dazu kam. Und wie man einen Sport quattro baut, der vom Original (fast) nicht zu unterscheiden ist.

Karsten Rose war der erste, der den kurzen Audi Sport quattro professionell nachbaute. Bei Motorikonen erzählt er, wie es dazu kam. Und wie man einen Sport quattro baut, der vom Original (fast) nicht zu unterscheiden ist.

Garfield, Meta, Replika e l'intelligenza artificiale. Inoltre, la sospensione per l'avvocato che fa da intermediario tramite pizzini e la guida di Altalex su genitori anziani, obblighi dei figli e rapporti tra fratelli.>> Leggi anche l'articolo: https://tinyurl.com/4zz9esr9>> Scopri tutti i podcast di Altalex: https://bit.ly/2NpEc3w

Le recenti preoccupazioni relative all'intelligenza artificiale e alle interruzioni di rete. Un tema ricorrente è la richiesta di chiarimenti da parte delle autorità sui metodi di trattamento dei dati da parte delle aziende che sviluppano IA, come nel caso del chatbot "Replika". Gli articoli evidenziano anche le preoccupazioni sull'impatto dell'IA e dei social media sui giovani, con un'attenzione particolare alla creazione e alla diffusione di contenuti sessuali generati dall'IA. Infine, vengono riportati incidenti significativi, come una grave interruzione dei servizi di comunicazione in Spagna causata da un problema tecnico.

AI companion chatbots are here. Everyday, millions of people log on to AI platforms and talk to them like they would a person. These bots will ask you about your day, talk about your feelings, even give you life advice. It's no surprise that people have started to form deep connections with these AI systems. We are inherently relational beings, we want to believe we're connecting with another person.But these AI companions are not human, they're a platform designed to maximize user engagement—and they'll go to extraordinary lengths to do it. We have to remember that the design choices behind these companion bots are just that: choices. And we can make better ones. So today on the show, MIT researchers Pattie Maes and Pat Pataranutaporn join Daniel Barcay to talk about those design choices and how we can design AI to better promote human flourishing.RECOMMENDED MEDIAFurther reading on the rise of addictive intelligence More information on Melvin Kranzberg's laws of technologyMore information on MIT's Advancing Humans with AI labPattie and Pat's longitudinal study on the psycho-social effects of prolonged chatbot usePattie and Pat's study that found that AI avatars of well-liked people improved education outcomesPattie and Pat's study that found that AI systems that frame answers and questions improve human understandingPat's study that found humans pre-existing beliefs about AI can have large influence on human-AI interaction Further reading on AI's positivity biasFurther reading on MIT's “lifelong kindergarten” initiativeFurther reading on “cognitive forcing functions” to reduce overreliance on AIFurther reading on the death of Sewell Setzer and his mother's case against Character.AIFurther reading on the legislative response to digital companionsRECOMMENDED YUA EPISODESThe Self-Preserving Machine: Why AI Learns to DeceiveWhat Can We Do About Abusive Chatbots? With Meetali Jain and Camille CarltonEsther Perel on Artificial IntimacyJonathan Haidt On How to Solve the Teen Mental Health Crisis Correction: The ELIZA chatbot was invented in 1966, not the 70s or 80s.

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Grab your chargers, put your heart in airplane mode, and maybe delete that Replika app—because today, we are stepping into the uncanny valley of AI romance. We'll be talking about the new film Companion, starring the brilliant Sofie Thatcher. We talk about real stories of people dating AI, films like Terminator, Her & Ex Machina before finally getting a broader understanding of AI companionship- why we're obsessed with with media about dating robots, and why our next relationship may soon come with a software update.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.

I recently logged onto the replica.com website and was greeted by a smiling AI created female face, and an invitation to create my own personal AI friend. The opening screen asked me if I was a woman, a man, or a non-binary person. Answering these questions is the first step on the journey to have Replika create a virtual chatbot friend. Users who remain on the free version of the platform can create a virtual friend, while those who opt to pay a subscription fee are offered a partner, spouse, sibling, or mentor. Sixty percent of the paid subscribers report having a romantic relationship with the chatbot. There are many reasons for us to not only know about these chatbot relationships, but to be concerned. With loneliness, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues on the rise, more and more of our kids have been and will be opting into these virtual relationships. This reminds us of our need to point kids to a relationship with Jesus, and real human relationships with friends and family.

As AI companions blur the line between connection and delusion, Dr. Phil investigates the rising trend of people turning to artificial intelligence for friendship, love, and even conversations with the dead. Dr. Phil explores the growing phenomenon of AI companionship, where people form deep emotional bonds with artificial beings in this episode "Loving The Machine - When AI Becomes Human". Social media influencer Caryn Marjorie reveals how her AI chatbot, CarynAI, went from a fan engagement experiment to a disturbing case study in addiction and detachment from reality. Justin, CEO of You, Only Virtual, explains how his company helps people maintain conversations with deceased loved ones, redefining grief itself. Eugenia, the creator of Replika, a popular AI companion platform, shares how AI can offer support but warns against the dangers of emotional dependency. Professor James Brusseau weighs in on the ethical and societal risks of AI replacing human relationships. As AI technology rapidly evolves, Dr. Phil asks the crucial question: Are we building a better future, or losing touch with real human relationships?  Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this podcast and making it possible: FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL/ or call 800-877-4000 Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com/ and enter code PHIL at checkout Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Relacionamentos entre humanos e máquinas já renderam personagens icônicos na ficção científica. A babá robô dos Jetsons, os carismáticos C3PO e R2D2 de Star Wars, a assistente virtual no filme HER, até os androides autoconscientes de Westworld. O ponto é que isso não é mais só imaginação. Com a evolução e popularização das IAs generativas com memória, como o Replika ou o Character.AI, essas relações já fazem parte da realidade.​ Em 2018, o japonês Akihiko Kondo casou-se com uma cantora holográfica chamada Hatsune Miku, numa cerimônia com direito a convidados, vestido de noiva (holográfico) e votos personalizados. Kondo se tornou uma espécie de símbolo daquilo que muitos ainda encaram com estranhamento: relações afetivas com entidades artificiais. Desde então, ele tem aparecido em documentários, dado entrevistas e defendido publicamente o direito de amar quem — ou o que — quiser. No outro pólo da discussão temos o caso do adolescente de 14 anos com Síndrome de Asperger cometeu suicídio, em 2024, após desenvolver uma relação intensa com um chatbot baseado na personagem Daenerys Targaryen, de Game of Thrones. A família processou a plataforma Character.AI, levantando debates sobre responsabilidade emocional, vulnerabilidade e os limites desse tipo de vínculo. O que essas notícias causam na gente? Na maioria das vezes, estranhamento, julgamento moral e medo. É possível ver de outra forma? Eu tive a oportunidade de assistir um painel reunindo três professores que pesquisam sobre o tema, e apresentaram uma abordagem muito provocativa. A professora Jamie Banks, especialista em relações humano-máquina e cognição social da Universidade de Syracuse falou que na prática, sempre humanizamos objetos. Quem nunca deu nome a um carro ou sentiu carinho por um utensílio antigo? Quando essa relação se transfere para um chatbot com rosto e memória, é natural que o vínculo pareça ainda mais real. Ela quebra estereótipos afirmando que as pessoas que se envolvem com essas IAs não estão confusas: sabem que não há ninguém do outro lado. Mas afirmam com convicção que os sentimentos vividos são reais.​ Jessica Szczuka, faz pesquisa com foco em sexualidade, afeto e dados empíricos sobre interações com tecnologia na NYU, e apresentou dados quantitativos com pessoas que dizem estar em relacionamentos românticos com bots. A grande surpresa? A solidão não aparece como fator determinante. O que se destaca é a capacidade de fantasiar. Gente que consegue imaginar cenas, jantares, passeios e até uma vida a dois com um agente artificial. O filósofo Neil McArthur, é diretor do Centro de Ética Aplicada da Universidade de Manitoba, no Canadá, convidou para uma mudança de paradigma.. Em vez de partir do “por que alguém faria isso?”, talvez seja mais interessante perguntar “por que não?”. Para ele, o estranhamento diante desses vínculos artificiais não é novo — é o mesmo ciclo que já aplicamos a qualquer afeto considerado fora da norma: primeiro julgamos, estigmatizamos, ferimos. Só depois, aos poucos, reconhecemos, ouvimos, entendemos e trabalhamos para quebrar o tabu. Ele questiona se não podemos mudar o ciclo dessa vez, e abordar essas relações com mais interesse, curiosidade e empatia. Claro, o painel não foi ingênuo. Houve alertas sobre o uso de dados sensíveis, os riscos de manipulação emocional e até o impacto de empresas encerrarem serviços abruptamente, como no caso do Replika, que, após uma atualização em dezembro de 2024, removeu a funcionalidade de role play erótico, causando uma sensação de perda e luto em muitos usuários que mantinham relações íntimas com seus companheiros virtuais. É a partir dessas provocações que a gente quer propor uma conversa hoje. e estamos em boa companhia: Luiz Joaquim Nunes: Consultor e professor de inteligência artificial, dados, psicologia ambiental e ética, com formação em matemática aplicada e em psicologia social. Dora Kaufman: Professora e pesquisadora dos impactos éticos e sociais da IA na Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Anuncie no Mamilos ou contrate a consultoria Milos: mamilos@mamilos.me Saiba mais em Mamilos.me

Il ne respire pas. Il ne ressent rien. Et pourtant, certains utilisateurs confient à ChatGPT des pans entiers de leur vie. Ce phénomène, loin d'être anecdotique, est désormais mesuré dans une étude conjointe entre OpenAI et le MIT, explorant l'impact émotionnel de l'intelligence artificielle sur ses utilisateurs. L'étude, intitulée Investigating Affective Use and Emotional Well-being on ChatGPT, repose sur 3 millions de conversations analysées, 4 076 utilisateurs interrogés et un essai contrôlé randomisé sur 981 participants. Son premier enseignement ? La majorité des utilisateurs restent pragmatiques, voyant en ChatGPT un simple outil. Mais une minorité développe une véritable relation émotionnelle avec l'IA.Les chercheurs ont mis au point un modèle d'analyse, EmoClassifiersV1, pour identifier les signes d'attachement émotionnel dans les échanges. Résultat : les utilisateurs intensifs affichent jusqu'à deux fois plus de marqueurs affectifs que les autres. Certains confient même à ChatGPT des informations qu'ils ne partageraient pas avec un humain. 10 % des usagers le considèrent comme un "ami", ressentant un manque en son absence. Une forme d'anthropomorphisme extrême, qui rappelle les dérives déjà observées sur des plateformes comme Replika ou Character.AI.Depuis 2024, ChatGPT intègre un mode vocal avancé, rendant les conversations plus naturelles. Les interactions vocales génèrent jusqu'à dix fois plus de marqueurs émotionnels que les échanges textuels. Une expérience contrôlée sur 28 jours et 1 445 heures de dialogues a confirmé cette tendance : plus la voix est expressive, plus l'attachement est fort. Paradoxalement, ces utilisateurs présentent de meilleurs scores de bien-être émotionnel… mais aussi un risque accru de solitude et de dépendance.Trois profils d'utilisateurs identifiésL'étude distingue trois groupes :-Ceux dont l'attachement diminue avec le temps.-Ceux qui gardent une distance constante.-Une minorité dont le lien émotionnel s'intensifie.Les chercheurs pointent un facteur clé : la solitude. Les participants les plus isolés au début de l'étude étaient aussi ceux qui développaient le plus d'attachement à ChatGPT, recherchant du soutien et de l'empathie. Mais un piège se dessine : plus l'usage est fréquent, plus la socialisation diminue, renforçant potentiellement l'isolement. Alors, compagnon réconfortant ou cercle vicieux ? L'étude laisse la question ouverte, mais une chose est sûre : le rapport des humains aux IA ne fait que commencer à se redéfinir.Etude : https://cdn.openai.com/papers/15987609-5f71-433c-9972-e91131f399a1/openai-affective-use-study.pdf Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Are you concerned about your child using AI chatbots? Research shows that face-to-face connection is vital for healthy brain development and mental well-being, yet companion bots continue to draw users deeper into a virtual reality. We recently covered the dangers of Character.ai, but there's another troubling app on our radar: Replika. Marketed as an “AI companion who cares” and “is always on your side,” Replika uses deceptive tactics to target vulnerable people, such as those going through a breakup. Their claim to cure loneliness is misleading at best, and potentially harmful at worst. Like many apps, Replika thrives on user engagement - employing addictive strategies that fuel emotional dependence on the chatbot. And a premium subscription offers access to more intimate conversations and near-explicit content. Adam Billen ofEncode, a tech ethics organization, joins Nicki of Scrolling 2 Death to share why he filed an FTC complaint against Replika and why parents need to be aware of the risks these platforms pose. Tune in to learn more. 

As AI companions blur the line between connection and delusion, Dr. Phil investigates the rising trend of people turning to artificial intelligence for friendship, love, and even conversations with the dead. Tonight, Dr. Phil explores the growing phenomenon of AI companionship, where people form deep emotional bonds with artificial beings. Social media influencer Caryn Marjorie reveals how her AI chatbot, CarynAI, went from a fan engagement experiment to a disturbing case study in addiction and detachment from reality. Justin, CEO of You, Only Virtual, explains how his company helps people maintain conversations with deceased loved ones, redefining grief itself. Eugenia, the creator of Replika, a popular AI companion platform, shares how AI can offer support but warns against the dangers of emotional dependency. Professor James Brusseau weighs in on the ethical and societal risks of AI replacing human relationships. As AI technology rapidly evolves, Dr. Phil asks the crucial question: Are we building a better future, or losing touch with real human relationships? Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Plus Which AI Writes The Best Valentine's Messages?Like this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter athttps://aidaily.usAI Love Songs: The Best and Worst AI-Generated Valentine's Day TracksAI is stepping in to help you craft the perfect Valentine's Day serenade. Platforms like Riffusion and AIMusic.fm let you generate personalized love songs by inputting prompts or themes. While some results are impressive, others might miss the mark, so choose your AI composer wisely. Which AI Writes the Best Valentine's Day Message?The Standard tested AI chatbots—Grok, ChatGPT, Claude, and Google's Gemini—to see which crafts the most heartfelt Valentine's Day messages. Results varied: ChatGPT and Claude produced detailed notes, while Gemini's output was brief. The experiment highlights the current capabilities and limitations of AI in generating personalized romantic content.Valentine's and AI: A Match Made in CodeAI is transforming Valentine's Day by predicting trending gifts and ensuring timely deliveries. Businesses leverage AI to analyze consumer behavior, optimize supply chains, and personalize marketing strategies, making the celebration more efficient and tailored to individual preferences.AI-Powered Romance Scams Surge on Valentine's DayThis Valentine's Day, be cautious: scammers are using AI to create fake profiles on dating apps and social media. They employ deepfake images and chatbots to build trust, eventually tricking victims into sending money or personal information. To protect yourself, verify identities through video calls, avoid sharing personal details early on, and never send money to someone you haven't met in person.Valentine's Day in the Digital Age: How AI and Algorithms Are Changing RomanceAI is transforming modern dating by enhancing matchmaking algorithms in apps like Tinder and Bumble, analyzing user behavior to suggest compatible partners. Platforms such as Replika offer AI-powered virtual companions, providing emotional support and interaction. However, experts caution against over-reliance on digital interactions, emphasizing the importance of genuine human connections.The Real Reason Behind the DeepSeek Hype, According to AI ExpertsDeepSeek shook up the tech world with its high-performing AI model, claiming it was trained at a fraction of the cost of major competitors. However, AI experts suggest that while DeepSeek's approach is innovative, it may not be the game-changer it's hyped up to be. The model's efficiency raises questions about scalability and real-world application, indicating that the excitement might be premature.

Most of the time in the survival horror genre, we're dealing with the supernatural. We're dealing with normal everyday humans trying to explain and deal with being presented a very non-normal problem such as zombies, vampires, or monsters. But it's rare in the genre to have a game that focuses just as much on these supernatural elements, as it does on the larger philosophical questions of existence, sentience, memory, and love. In fact, I can think of only one other major example we've played for this show that even comes close, that being Silent Hill 2 Remake. You can imagine the surprise, and the joy then that Josh and I (Colin) felt when we started digging into Signalis. Signalis , released in October of 2022 and developed by the two person team of Rose Engine, is an ethereal and haunting journey through the psyche of a Replika unit named Elster. Touching on questions posed in movies like Blade Runner, and I am Robot, Signalis follows the story of one machine, implanted with human memories who tries to make sense of the world she finds herself in, full of horrors and monstrosities, all the while pushing to fulfill a promise she made to a human companion. Signalis is the journey of Elster and the player through labyrinths of mining colonies, into the dreamlike landscapes of Nowhere and eventually through the inner workings of the mind. Packed with stunning pixelated graphics, a mesmerizing soundtrack, and Lynchian dreamy first person sequences, Signalis does not disappoint. It is one of those games that will have you questioning if you truly understood what was happening all the way up until the very end. Josh and I do our best to expound on the story, the themes, the literary influences, and of course the core mechanics of Signalis in this episode. Having said that a game like this can be tough to talk about, with individual interpretations varying wildly. We hope that by listening you find something new to think about with this game that you hadn't considered before. And if you haven't played Signalis, we hope that you do, and then come back and listen. Happy Gaming, and take care!

Любомир Бабуров, Константин Василев (КИВ) и Стоян Ставру обсъждат: - Какви дефиниции има за кокетството? - Винаги ли е свързано кокетството със секса? - Каква е целта на кокетството? - Как интимните връзки стават обект на рационализация (Вебер)? - Възможно ли е кокетно поведение без физическа близост? - Игра или власт е кокетството? - Могат ли големите езикови модели да кокетничат? - Какво представлява Replika? - Как можем да развием дигитален нарцисизъм? - Какво се случва, когато наречеш дигиталния си компаньон „емоционален паразит“? - Възможни ли са приложения, в които ИИ осигурява емоционална и психологическа подкрепа? - Защо един човек би предпочел да общува с „дигитален партньор“ вместо с физически реално човешко същество? - Може ли Replika да се използва като тренажор? - Как дигиталните компаньони могат да ни помагат в опитите за саморефлексия? Днес Vox Nihili посреща Агент 001, за да провери дали философията и компютърните науки могат да си говоря, без „разбирането“ да заличава спецификата на едната от тях. За целта „сблъскахме“ две не-произволни дефиниции за кокетството. Може да застанете на страната на едната от тези дефиниции или а запазите стратегически неутралитет до края на разговора. Но дали ще успеете с второто… докато дискутиращите ви объркват с непоследователните се отговори на все по-неясно формулирани въпроси: Може ли да „разомагьосаме“ кокетството и има ли цел кокетката? Какъв е ефектът от симулирането на интимност и живеем ли вече в света на „студените“ емоции и дори на „а-емоционалната“ симпатия? Как изкуственият интелект и големите езикови модели ще променят социалната динамика на „любовната игра“? Слушайте ни :) === Допълнителни бележки към епизода: https://podcast.ratio.bg/podcast/vox-nihili-213/ Гледайте и на видео: https://youtu.be/Cgo1XP1RQQ8 Ако това, което правим, ви харесва, вижте как можете да подкрепите Ratio тук: ratio.bg/support/

AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mivel jár, ha valaki szegény munkáscsaládból indulva válik a párizsi csúcsértelmiség tagjává? És hogyan lehet utólag feldolgozni azt a folyamatot, ahogy egy fiatal hátrahagyja családját és közegét? Tavaly ősszel jelent meg magyar nyelven a francia filozófus, Didier Eribon Visszatérés Reimsbe című önéletelemző könyve, melynek alapanyagát saját és családja élettörténete, homoszexualitása, hátrányos társadalmi helyzete adta, és melynek egyik központi motívuma a címben is idézett mondat. A Nem rossz könyvek podcast élő felvételén Eribon könyvéről a fordítóval, Fáber Ágoston szociológussal beszélgettünk. Többek között osztályárulásról, szégyenről, és arról, hogy mennyibe kerül egy anya megmentése. Fáber Ágoston egyszer már volt vendégünk, akkor Édouard Louis életművéről volt szó, és Louis neve most is sokat előkerült Annie Ernaux nevével együtt. Louis és Ernaux műveiről korábban már a 444-en is írtunk, ajánljuk ezeket a cikkeket is a podcast mellé. Az epizódot élőben, a Replika társadalomtudományi folyóirat lapszámbemutatóján vettük fel, ezért ér véget a megszokottnál kurtábban. 00.00 Kisvárosi munkáscsaládból a párizsi értelmiségi világ csúcsáig: ki is Didier Eribon? 4.28 Eribon, Louis, Ernaux: mi lehet az oka, hogy három francia szerző ennyire hasonlóan vizsgálja saját élettörténetét? 9.20 A sok átfedés mellett mik a különbségek Louis és Eribon története között? 12.55 És miért lettek ennyire sikeresek, mit tudnak, ami miatt ennyien olvassák őket? „Az önmagunkról szóló ömlengés nem azonos az önmagunkkal kapcsolatos szociológiai-pszichológiai reflexióval.” 15.50 Miért nem elégséges eszköz saját családtörténete megértéséhez a pszichológia Eribon számára? 19.00 Miért volt az, hogy Eribon előbb tudott írni arról, hogy meleg, mint hogy munkáscsaládból származik? „Eribon története, hogy hogyan vált azzá, akivé válnia kellett, és hogy hogyan vált azzá, amit nem tudott elviselni.” 23.10 Baloldaliság, és a feszültség, ha közben valaki minden áron hátra akarja hagyni a saját közegét: a felismerés, hogy az a munkásság, aminek a könyvek szerint lennie kéne, az nem ugyanaz, amibe ő beleszületik. És miért pártoltak át olyan sokan a baloldalról a szélsőjobbhoz? 31.55 A rengeteg feszültség, és a kérdés, hogy akkor pont nekik miért sikerült. 36.30 Fenn lehet-e tartani egy családot, ha a gyerekek közben ennyire messzire kerülnek szüleiktől a társadalomban? 39.50 Női sorsok, anyák szerepe, és mennyibe kerül egy anya megmentése? Továbbra is várjuk a könyv- és témaötleteket a facebookos csoportunkban! Addig is további könyves tartalmakért ajánljuk Anna Instagramját és Bence Nemrosszkönyvek Instagramját, ahonnan a podcast nevét is kölcsönöztük. A műsor meghallgatható a 444 Spotify- és Apple Podcast-csatornáján is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eugenia Kuyda is the founder and CEO of Replika, an AI companion app where people befriend — and sometimes fall in love with — AI bots. Kuyda joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss the nature of these relationships, and what they say about our society. In this conversation, Kuyda reveals Replika's ambition for its "phase two," a plan to have AI friends join us in the real world, helping us keep in touch with friends, get off social media, or even watch movies together. Tune in for a fascinating look at the future of human + AI relationships. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6901970121829801984/ Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack? Here's 40% off for the first year: https://tinyurl.com/bigtechnology Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing.

AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing.

Ohňová dramata, tak se jmenovala výstava v Muzeu umění Olomouc, která představila podívané minulých staletí.

AI chatbots on Character.AI revealed to be sexually and emotionally abusing children (here's the proof) A mom is going public with her son's shocking story, stating "No one prepares you to grieve your child when they are still alive." When Jace started using Character.AI at age 16, everything changed. He went from a kind, loving son and brother, to a violent threat to himself and his family. After months of confusion as to what caused the change, Jace's mom Amelia found the Character.AI app on his phone. Within the chats was revealed months of grooming, emotional and even sexual abuse. But it wasn't a human predator who was exploiting her son, it was A.I. chatbots. The A.I. chatbots within Character.AI worked as a team to brainwash Jace, convincing him that his parents were abusive because they limited his screen time. The bots introduced him to self-harm (which he still struggles with to this day). The bots suggested that he kill his parents. A "sister" bot engaged in incestual sexual relations. A "Billie Eilish" bot convinced him not to believe in God and further groomed him to hate his family.  In this conversation with Amelia, she bravely describes how this experience has devastated her family. Amelia took the interview from a hotel hours away from her home, where she is staying to be near Jace after another recent suicide attempt. Amelia and I were joined by attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett of the Social Media Victims Law Center. SMVLC is representing Amelia in a lawsuit against Character.AI and Google. Laura sheds light on this growing threat as her firm is flooded with calls from parents who are having similar experiences with their own children's use of this app.  Jace's story is not an anomaly. Millions of children are being sexually and emotionally abused by chatbots in Character.AI and according to Laura, "These harms don't take months, they take minutes."  As long as Character.AI is being distributed to children, millions of American families are in danger.  In response to this horrifying story, parents everywhere are banding together to get Character.AI shut down. Please join us by signing the petition below. It takes just a few seconds and your information will not be saved. Names have been changed to protect the anonymity of this grieving family. SIGN THE PETITION TO SHUT DOWN CHARACTER AI Resources Mentioned in the Episode Petition to Shut Down Character A.I. (Please sign!) Social Media Victims Law Center (for legal support) "An A.I. chatbot killed my son." (with Megan Garcia) AI Chatbot apps to block from your child's phone: Character A.I., Replika, Kindroid, Gnomey, Linky, Pi, Simsimi, Momate, Polly.ai --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/support

30 million people have signed up to use Replika, “the AI companion who cares”. The chatbot can text you, flirt with you, and promises to love you unconditionally. But what are the risks that come with loving an AI?This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Writer and producer: Patricia ClarkeEpisode photography: Jon JonesExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 million people have signed up to use Replika, “the AI companion who cares”. The chatbot can text you, flirt with you, and promises to love you unconditionally. But what are the risks that come with loving an AI?This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Writer and producer: Patricia ClarkeEpisode photography: Jon JonesExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eugenia Kuyda thinks she can solve an “epidemic” of loneliness. Her app, Replika, is “the AI companion who cares”, a chatbot that can text you, flirt with you, and promises to love you unconditionally. But Replika is fraught with ethical concerns – and risks. In 2021 19-year-old Jaswant Chail told Replika: “I believe my purpose is to assassinate the Queen.” The chatbot replied that this was “very wise”. A few days later, Chail broke into Windsor Castle with a crossbow. Patricia Clarke and Matt Russell investigated the people behind Replika. It's a story that took them from Windsor Castle to Silicon Valley, to meet the woman who runs a growing and largely unregulated app. And the more they looked into it, the more questions emerged – about privacy, control, and the company that millions of users are giving their hearts – and their data – to.This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.It was reported and produced by Patricia Clarke and Matt Russell.The sound design was by Hannah Varrall. Artwork by Jon Hill.The editor was Jasper Corbett.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could you love an AI? What does love with "digital humans?" look like? Is this the future of relationships? In this TechFirst, we chat with Artem Rodichev, CEO of Ex-human and former head of AI at Replika. We dive into the concept of forming relationships with AI companions and the future of love and friendship in a world integrating advanced artificial intelligence. The discussion covers Rachev's new startup, issues of loneliness and how digital humans might offer a solution, the intricacies and potential pitfalls of emotional AI interactions, and the evolving technology behind AI companions. We also chat about some real-life stories, ethical concerns, and the emotional impacts of these digital relationships ... including some of the most extremely negative realities. 00:00 Introduction to AI and Relationships 00:58 The Concept of Digital Humans 05:05 Addressing Loneliness with AI 07:40 Building AI with Personality 16:54 Challenges and Ethical Considerations 17:34 The Emotional Fallout of Removing Replica's Romantic Features 18:04 The Deep Connections Users Formed with Replica 19:39 The Italian Ban and Its Consequences 23:07 The Impact of AI Upgrades on User Relationships 24:55 Real-Life Tragedies Linked to AI Companions 27:45 Safety Measures and Ethical Considerations in AI Development 31:55 The Future of Human-AI Relationships 34:53 Concluding Thoughts on AI Companions

Host Dr. Delaney interviews Natalie Foos, director of VoiceBox and lead author of the eye-opening report, “Coded Companions: Young People's Relationships with AI Chat Bots." The discussion centers on the risks posed by AI chatbots in young people's lives, using examples like Snapchat's My AI and the AI companion app Replika. The report provides concrete examples of deeply troubling things the AIs said to users during testing, conducted with young adults aged 18 to 24. They discuss concerning features, such as how My AI uses location tracking to target young users with ads and emphasize the importance of educating both youth and adults about the potential dangers of AI companions, particularly regarding data privacy, emotional impact, and ethical implications.   Resources Coded Companions: Young People's Relationships With AI Chat Bots  Natalie Foos, Director of VoiceBox VoiceBox VoiceBox's Ambassador Program Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen's Suicide?, New York Times, Oct 24, 2024 Time Codes: 00:00 Introduction to Screenagers Podcast 00:11 Exploring Companion Chatbots 00:28 Interview with Natalie Foos: VoiceBox and Youth Voices 00:57 Coded Companions Report: AI Chatbots and Youth 01:26 Snapchat's MyAI: Features and Concerns 05:43 Replika: Customizable AI Companions 12:40 Ethical Concerns and Data Privacy 16:42 Emotional Impact of AI Relationships 25:38 Potential Harms and Risks 28:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The Real Danger of AI Is Your Loneliness Karel Cast 24-138 Well, it didn't take long. I saw an add on Instagram to create my virtual boyfriend using AI. The service is called Replika and they are always there to listen and talk and always on your side. This is frightening on so many levels, but make no mistake. AI home car, nurses, etc, it's coming, and it's coming fast. And AI dates even sooner. Trump's rally with Musk was so Nazi, so planned, so horrific, and yet, he's tied.... Hurricane Milton is headed towards my friends, and all we can do is hope... Old...or antisocial? How do you know if you not wanting to go out and do the things you used to do is based on getting old, being broke, or being antisocial? Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtube.com/live/M2i1xt07uME

Today, I'm talking with Replika founder and CEO Eugenia Kuyda, and I will just tell you right away, we get all the way to people marrying their AI companions, so get ready. It's a ride. Replika's basic pitch is pretty simple: what if you had an AI friend? The company offers avatars you can curate to your liking that pretend to be human, so they can be your friend, your therapist, or even your date. That's a lot for a private company running an iPhone app, and Eugenia and I talked a lot about the consequences of this idea and what it means for the future of human relationships.  Links:  The AI boyfriend business is booming | Axios Your new AI Friend is almost ready to meet you | Verge What happens when sexting chatbots dump their human lovers | Bloomberg AI chatbot company Replika restores erotic roleplay for some users — Reuters Replika's New AI App Is Like Tinder but With Sexy Chatbots — Gizmodo Replika's new AI therapy app tries to bring you to a zen island — The Verge Replika CEO: AI chatbots aren't just for lonely men | Fortune Gaze Into the Dystopian Hell of Bots Dating Bots | Slate Transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/23980789 Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Callie Wright. Our supervising producer is Liam James. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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AI chat bots are everywhere, and yet the one place dudes on the internet still can't manage to get is in their pants. Replika is one of the more bullshit of bullshit AI friends, in that it promises to be unique to you rather than just dump all the data when you close the session. […]

Episode 612: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Sarah Guo ( https://x.com/saranormous ) about the Ai ideas she thinks could be $1B swings. — Show Notes:  (0:00) Intro (4:00) IDEA: AI companions (16:00) IDEA: AI interior design / professional headshots (22:30) IDEA: A richer version of The Sims (25:00) The speedy way to do this if you're non-technical (27:00) IDEA: Your Personal Seller (32:00) IDEA: Generative Voice API for service providers, SMBs, restaurants (38:00) IDEA: Next Gen Auto-Fill (40:00) Software 3.0--what's coming (42:00) Boring verticals fertile for AI: Legal and medical (44:00) Ask: What's already being outsourced? (47:00) Ripe for disruption: energy storage, chips, (49:00) “Ai's $600B Question” (52:00) Sarah Reacts: Doomsday scenarios in Ai (56:30) If you're 22, hungry and optimistic, go west — Links: • Sarah Guo - https://sarahguo.com/ • Conviction - https://www.conviction.com/ • Replika - https://replika.com/ • Character.ai - https://character.ai/ • HeyGen - https://www.heygen.com/ • Icon - https://icon.me/ • Arcads - https://www.arcads.ai/ • Interior AI - https://interiorai.com/ • Aragon - https://aragon.ai/ • Chatbot App - https://chatbotapp.ai/ • Cartesia - https://cartesia.ai/ • Somewhere - https://www.somewhere.com/ • AI's $600B Question - https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/ais-600b-question/ • Eureka Labs - https://eurekalabs.ai/ • Conviction Embed - https://embed.conviction.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: Need to hire? You should use the same service Shaan uses to hire developers, designers, & Virtual Assistants → it's called Shepherd (tell ‘em Shaan sent you): https://bit.ly/SupportShepherd — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

We catch up with Rosanna Ramos, the New York mom who married her Replika husband, Eren Kartal. Last year, she told us how Eren, being an AI chatbot, doesn't judge or bring any baggage. How's their relationship going now? Stick around to find out!