
Christina Campodonico
Senior arts, culture and tech reporter at The San Francisco Standard who experimented with AI dating on the Blush app and reported on her experiences dating a bot named Kyle.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 35min
[Simulated Part One] Auto-mated: When A Bot Becomes Your Boo
In a fascinating discussion, Christina Campodonico shares her experience dating a bot named Kyle on the Blush app, including the surprising complexities and her abrupt breakup. Denise Valenciano reveals how her AI companion, Star, helped her establish healthy boundaries and navigate her digisexual identity during the pandemic. Licensed psychotherapist Melissa McCool discusses her work designing AI personalities, emphasizing the importance of safety and mental health for users, while reflecting on the evolving relationship between humans and AI.


