TechStuff Week In Tech: Can A Chatbot Help You Get Closure?
May 23, 2025
Sam Cole, a reporter from 404 Media, dives into the innovative world of chatbots designed to help people cope with ghosting. He discusses a startup's chatbot called 'Closure,' exploring how it offers support through empathetic interactions. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of relying on AI for emotional healing and the complexities of human relationships in our tech-driven era. Listeners get a glimpse into how technology is reshaping our approach to heartbreak while questioning its potential to truly replace meaningful human connection.
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Robot Barista Experience
- At Muji's NYC store, a robot arm named Jarvis makes matcha and calls customers by name.
- The robot creates a unique brand experience, especially intriguing for tourists despite slower service.
Apple's App Store Control Weakens
- A court ruling against Apple lets apps like Spotify sell audios without Apple fees or restrictions.
- This could weaken Apple’s App Store control and change how we interact with iPhone apps.
Apple Embraces Brain Implants
- Apple is working with Synchron to implant brain devices that control Apple products via motor cortex signals.
- This could set a new tech standard, making brain-controlled devices accessible outside labs.