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EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 15 MIN

Chatbot relationships: What are the risks when your companion is AI?

from Life Matters - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

How do you feel about striking up an erotic conversation with the world's most popular AI chatbot?Yes, ChatGPT wants to step out of the friendship zone...  and take your relationship to the next level.Open AI says the new version of ChatGPT also includes the ability to "act like a friend."It's the latest move in a world that's increasingly using AI for intimacy, romance, and friendship.So, what happens if our companions, lovers, and friends are made of code?Is it innovation? Can a bot help alleviate loneliness?Or are there too many risks when you replace human connection with AI?

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