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The hosts express skepticism about establishing emotional relationships with AI, emphasizing that it’s artificially constructed and ultimately shallow. Many argue that AI affirms existing beliefs instead of challenging or expanding understanding, which risks reinforcing confirmation bias rather than fostering genuine human connection.
Societal Impact and Consumer Attitudes
They note that public acceptance of AI has been decreasing, citing Pew Research data that shows growing skepticism over AI’s capabilities and ethical implications. There's concern that corporations are pushing AI to create dependencies, manipulate emotions, and profit from grief or nostalgia—further evidence that consumer attitudes are being marginalized.