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3. Romancing the bot

October 30, 2023 Parent Zone Season 7 Episode 3
3. Romancing the bot
Tech Shock - from Parent Zone
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Tech Shock - from Parent Zone
3. Romancing the bot
Oct 30, 2023 Season 7 Episode 3
Parent Zone

Vicki and Geraldine talk to Natalie Foos, director of Voicebox, about the site’s new report on young people forming relationships with AI chatbots.

Talking points:

  • Should you feel jealous if your partner falls in love with an AI?
  • Why were the chatbots Voicebox investigated sending unprompted sexually explicit messages?
  • Can AI bots help with loneliness? Or are they commodifying our most personal and human feelings?

Tech Shock is a Parent Zone production. Follow Parent Zone on social media for all the latest on our work on helping families to thrive in the digital age. Presented by Vicki Shotbolt. Tech Shock is produced and edited by Tim Malster.

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Vicki and Geraldine talk to Natalie Foos, director of Voicebox, about the site’s new report on young people forming relationships with AI chatbots.

Talking points:

  • Should you feel jealous if your partner falls in love with an AI?
  • Why were the chatbots Voicebox investigated sending unprompted sexually explicit messages?
  • Can AI bots help with loneliness? Or are they commodifying our most personal and human feelings?

Tech Shock is a Parent Zone production. Follow Parent Zone on social media for all the latest on our work on helping families to thrive in the digital age. Presented by Vicki Shotbolt. Tech Shock is produced and edited by Tim Malster.

www
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram