Big Technology Podcast She Wants AI To Help You Thrive, Not Just Keep You Company — Y-Lan Boureau
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May 28, 2025 
Y-Lan Boureau, founder and CEO of ThrivePal and former Meta AI researcher, discusses the transformative potential of AI in enhancing personal growth. She advocates for AI as a tool to foster healthier habits and deeper human connections rather than just companionship. The conversation dives into the importance of trust in technology, the role of discomfort in building resilience, and how AI can inspire users to support each other's journeys. Boureau emphasizes the balance between technology and genuine human interaction, highlighting community as essential for well-being.
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Trust Comes from Friends
- People tend to trust their friends more than institutions for controversial facts.
- AI interventions with facts often fail because they don't address community trust and psychological needs.
Online Amplifies Real-Life Urges
- Online dynamics amplify offline challenges like temptation and instant gratification.
- Mobile phones made always-online access increase the scale and impact of these temptations.
AI as Community Multiplier
- AI coaching should spark human connection rather than replace it.
- Human accountability motivates behavior better than bots alone, creating win-win support systems.
