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414: ‘Annoying Friendliness’, With Joanna Stern

The Talk Show With John Gruber

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Companionship in the Age of AI

This chapter examines the innovative project where various AI systems were explored for their potential to evolve companionship through voice interaction. The speakers reflect on humorous and insightful experiences with AI bots, discussing their personalities, friendliness, and user frustrations. The conversation highlights the complexities of human-AI relationships, societal implications of technology, and the balance between comfort and perceived threat in interactions with artificial intelligence.

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