Black Box: The Chatbots | Life Raft | Ep 4 – podcast

Over a billion people now talk to AI chatbots built for personal connection. People share intimate secrets with these systems and follow their guidance on issues like addiction and relationships. For scholars, this shifts the study of human trust and communication toward automated interactions.

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