The PC Pro Podcast Episode 742: Just hangin’ with my bots
May 15, 2025
Join Nick Rawlinson, a seasoned PC Pro contributor and former Mac User editor, as he dives into the intriguing world of AI friendships and the potential drawbacks of relying on tools like ChatGPT in education. The conversation shifts to Microsoft's costly legacy support for Windows 10, and the changing dynamics of coffee shops cracking down on laptop usage. They also review the Onyx Boox Palma 2 e-reader, examining its innovative features and the evolving landscape of reading technology.
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Zuckerberg Sees AI as Friends
- Mark Zuckerberg predicts AI bots will become friends, filling social gaps for many people with few friends.
- These bots will learn about users deeply, serving not only as companions but potentially as supportive entities.
AI Chatbots Aid Mental Health
- Chatting to AI helps people process relationship and mental health issues as it acts as a reflective voice.
- AI therapy isn't a replacement but a substitute where no therapist is available.
AI Must Challenge Users
- Users want AI systems to know them well but also to challenge their thinking.
- Over-personalized AI risks reinforcing existing views without offering diverse perspectives.