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Black Box: The Chatbots | Life Raft | Ep 4 – podcast
UK NewsTechnology•September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PMNational

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

By Presented by Michael Safi; produced by George McDonagh and Alex Atack; music and sound design by Rudi Zygadlo; executive producer Joshua Kelly•The Guardian - UK News

More than a billion people are suddenly talking to AI chatbots designed to connect with us. We are sharing with them our deepest secrets, trusting them with our wellbeing and acting on their advice. Across two powerful stories – a woman who was struggling to leave a relationship, and a man who was desperate to quit drinking – the Guardian journalist Michael Safi explores what this new way of living looks like Continue reading...

More than a billion people are suddenly talking to AI chatbots designed to connect with us. We are sharing with them our deepest secrets, trusting them with our wellbeing and acting on their advice. Across two powerful stories – a woman who was struggling to leave a relationship, and a man who was desperate to quit drinking – the Guardian journalist Michael Safi explores what this new way of living looks like

Continue reading...