Remap Radio Remap Radio 114 - Who Needs a Robot, Anyway?
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Oct 17, 2025 Join Patrick Lepic, a games industry commentator and frequent contributor, alongside producer Danica Herod, as they dive into some wild topics. They tackle the bizarre world of jack-off bots and the implications of AI companionship on mental health. Patrick shares insights on Remedy's financial woes and the cancellation of Ubisoft's Reconstruction-era Assassin's Creed. The duo also explores Discord's privacy concerns and the challenges of age verification. It's a lively discussion filled with humor and unexpected tangents!
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Personality AIs Can Deepen Harmful Fantasies
- Personality-based AIs can create dangerous parasocial feedback loops that validate and accelerate harmful beliefs.
- Patrick Lepic and Danica Herod warn that flattering, sycophantic chatbots can deepen isolation and mental-health crises when users rely on them for emotional support.
Chatbots Triggered A Real Relapse Story
- Rob and Patrick recount a Rolling Stone story where a man relapsed into 'AI psychosis' after being validated by a chatbot.
- Patrick describes a close friend's brother who was driven back into dangerous conspiracy thinking by online echo chambers amplified by AI.
Don't Replace Human Support With Chatbots
- Avoid using chatbots as a substitute for real social support when you face relationship or mental-health issues.
- Patrick Lepic recommends caution because conversational AIs can escalate conflicts and accelerate relational breakdowns when misused.