Here & Now Anytime What AI means for your money, music and love life
Sep 26, 2025
Dr. Marissa Cohen, a marriage and family therapist, dives into the intriguing world of AI in dating, sharing her own surprising experiences with an AI companion. She highlights why some seek out chatbots for romance, while cautioning about the risks of avoiding genuine connection. Joining her is Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento, NPR Music reporter, who discusses the Velvet Sundown, an AI-generated band stirring controversy for its generic sound and the concerns it raises over artist compensation and transparency in the music industry.
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Broaden Your Portfolio Beyond Big Tech
- Diversify beyond an S&P 500 fund by adding international and small/mid-cap exposure from your 401(k) options.
- Review and rebalance toward an asset allocation that helps you sleep at night and withstand market shocks.
Plan For Crashes With Long-Term Thinking
- Expect crashes and accept that you cannot predict their timing when planning investments.
- Use long-term thinking and diversification rather than panic to ride out future market volatility.
Why AI Relationships Feel So Appealing
- People seek AI relationships because bots provide consistent, immediate, and tailored responses that feel easy and rewarding.
- That ease can teach social skills or reduce loneliness but cannot replicate nonverbal cues and full human reciprocity.
