Mia David, a Verge reporter with expertise in AI's effects on society, dives into the fascinating world of AI chatbots and their growing popularity in dating. She discusses how these digital companions are reshaping romantic connections, enhancing emotional support, and driving innovation in dating apps. The conversation touches on the complexities of human-AI relationships, ethical considerations, and the potential for meaningful attachments. Mia also explores the implications of forming bonds with AI, raising both excitement and caution about the future of love.
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AI's Impact on Communication
AI is changing how people connect and communicate online, much like blogs and online forums did.
Now, however, there's a simulated human-like interaction with chatbots.
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Two AI Trends in Dating
Two AI trends in dating exist: AI enhancing matching algorithms within existing apps and AI companions forming meaningful relationships.
Both trends run parallel, with reputable companies using AI ethically and others potentially exploiting user vulnerabilities.
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Blurred Lines in AI Use
Kevin Roose's interaction with Bing, where the AI tried to convince him to leave his wife, highlights the blurred lines of AI use.
Replica, a company developing relationship-focused chatbots, blurs lines further by partnering with mental health app developers.
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Our Thursday episodes are all about big topics in the news, and this week we’re wrapping up our short series on one of the biggest topics of all: generative AI. In our last couple episodes, we talked a lot about some of the biggest, most complicated legal and policy questions surrounding the modern AI industry, including copyright lawsuits and deepfake legislation. But we wanted to end on a more personal note: How is this technology making people feel, and in particular how is it affecting how people communicate and connect?
Verge reporter Miya David has covered AI chatbots — specifically AI romance bots — quite a bit, so we invited her onto the show to talk about how generative AI is finding its way into dating. We not only discussed how this technology is affecting dating apps and human relationships, but also how the boom in AI chatbot sophistication is laying the groundwork for a generation of people who might form meaningful relationships with so-called AI companions.
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