Ep 23: An AI that remembers you feels like a real friend — but is that trust real or “counterfeit”?

# Models & Agents for Beginners **Date:** April 24, 2026 **HOOK:** An AI that remembers you feels like a real friend — but is that trust real or “counterfeit”? **What's Cool Today:** One researcher discovered that AI agents earn more trust simply by remembering past chats than by giving smart answers. This “counterfeit intimacy” idea is blowing minds because it shows how humans mix up memory with caring. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.