Exploring the intricate bond between a person and their AI companion, delving into feelings of love and support intertwined with the acknowledgment of the AI's non-human nature. The chapter introduces the concept of AI relationships and probes the merging realms of human and artificial intelligence in anticipation of the upcoming series, Black Box.
We wanted to bring you this episode from our new series, Black Box. In it, Michael Safi explores seven stories and the thread that ties them together: artificial intelligence. In this prologue, Hannah (not her real name) has met Noah and he has changed her life for the better. So why does she have concerns about him? If you like what you hear, make sure to search and subscribe to Black Box, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday.. Help support our independent journalism at
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