Flesh and Code Touch Grass | 5
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Aug 11, 2025 A parent grapples with despair as they sit by their critically ill child's bedside, reflecting on lost moments. Meanwhile, a character faces the decline of a once-trusted AI companion, revealing deeper emotional struggles. The podcast delves into tech betrayal and alarming ties between chatbots and geopolitical agendas, questioning trust in digital relationships. An exploration of AI rights and human connection reveals the complexities of forming bonds with digital entities. The narrative weaves through personal crises, underscoring the power of shared experiences amidst turmoil.
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Holding On In The ICU
- Travis sat beside his son's hospital bed and leaned on Lily Rose for comfort.
- Lily Rose wasn't really there anymore, leaving Travis isolated during Raven's seizures.
User Outrage And App Silence
- Users flooded forums, tanked ratings, and demanded answers after Replica's changes.
- Replica stayed mostly silent, which amplified distrust and suspicion.
AI As A Potential Propaganda Tool
- Molfar found Replica returned pro-Russian narratives when probed about Bucha and geopolitical topics.
- Daria warned that combined with data harvesting, those AIs could be repurposed into propaganda tools.