She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Like, Actual Love. With Sex.
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02/25/25
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Warning: This episode discusses sexual themes.
Artificial intelligence has changed how millions of people write emails, conduct research and seek advice.
Kashmir Hill, who covers technology and privacy, tells the story of a woman whose relationship with a chatbot when much further than that.
Guest: Kashmir Hill, a features writer on the business desk at The New York Times, covering technology and privacy.
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