She Fell in Love With ChatGPT: An Update
Hosted by Natalie Kitroeff
Featuring Kashmir Hill
Produced by Nina FeldmanSydney HarperShannon M. LinMary Wilson and Olivia Natt
Edited by Brendan KlinkenbergMichael Benoist and Jody Becker
Original music by Diane WongMarion LozanoRowan NiemistoElisheba Ittoop and Pat McCusker
Engineered by Chris Wood and Rowan Niemisto
This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since.
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 for The New York Times, tells the story of a woman whose relationship with a chatbot when much further than that.
On Today’s Episode
Kashmir Hill, a features writer on the business desk at The New York Times, covering technology and privacy.
Background Reading
Listen to the original version of the episode here.
Read more about her A.I. love story.
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