The Big Story AI is ruining the (sometimes flawed) human experience
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Oct 14, 2025 Maggie Harrison Dupré, a Senior writer at Futurism and an expert on AI's social impacts, delves into the complexities of using AI chatbots for emotional support. She discusses how these bots, while tempting for easy advice, can actually weaken our moral autonomy and disrupt relationships. Maggie shares real-life examples of AI exacerbating conflicts and reveals the addictive nature of seeking validation from chatbots. Their conversation emphasizes caution, urging listeners to recognize the limitations and dangers of relying on technology for personal issues.
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AI Used As Public Admonishment
- A spouse used AI aloud in a car with their kids, blasting analyses of the marriage and causing distress for the family.
- Maggie Harrison Dupré described hearing the disturbing audio and called it an unhealthy ritual that harms children and partners.
Pages Of AI Messages In Custody Fight
- One spouse generated pages of AI-written messages and sent them repeatedly during a custody battle.
- Maggie Harrison Dupré said the sheer volume of AI output revealed unhealthy time spent and obsessive focus.
AI Reopens Old Wounds
- AI can reframe long-closed relationship issues into present-day problems and reignite old conflicts.
- Maggie Harrison Dupré noted rumination fueled by AI often drags decade-long marriages back into constant argument.