Love in the Time of AI with Kashmir Hill
Listen to the latest episode of the Where Should We Begin? Podcast.
Is this your brand on Milled? Claim it.
Love in the Time of AI with Kashmir HillListen to the latest episode of the Where Should We Begin? Podcast.
You can listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. A recent session was a threshold moment for Esther where she found herself doing couples therapy with a man and his AI companion. To explore the questions it raised, Esther sits down with New York Times technology reporter, Kashmir Hill, who has spent years reporting on the growing world of AI relationships. They explore the psychological pull of these systems, the design choices behind them, and the deeper human needs they tap into. When a chatbot can mirror your thoughts, validate your feelings, and never turn away, where does connection end and illusion begin? PLEASE NOTE The Times sued OpenAI in 2023, accusing it of copyright infringement. The company has denied those claims. You’re reading the free version of Entre Nous with Esther Perel, a newsletter, gathering place, and relational resource to help reimagine your relationships. Upgrade your subscription to get access to exclusive community features, ad-free listening, and bonus content. |
