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Bridget Todd discusses AI companions and emotional use of chatbots in new audiobook
Key points
- Bridget Todd's audiobook "Love at First Prompt" launched in July.
- The book examines emotional and intimate interactions with AI chatbots.
- Todd's personal use of ChatGPT for emotional support inspired the project.
- The audiobook includes expert and user perspectives on AI companionship.
New Audiobook Explores AI Companionship
Journalist Bridget Todd, known for her podcast "There Are No Girls on the Internet" and her affiliations with the MacArthur Foundation and Harvard's Berkman Klein Center, has released a new audiobook titled "Love at First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy." Co-authored with Michael Amato, the audiobook launched in July and delves into the complex relationship between humans and AI companions.
Emotional Engagement with Chatbots
The audiobook investigates how individuals use chatbots to fulfill emotional needs, including romantic, intimate, and erotic roleplay. Todd's work highlights the societal perception of those who engage in such interactions and the role tech companies play in promoting these AI companions. The book features insights from AI companionship experts and everyday users.
Personal Inspiration for the Project
Todd's personal experience with extreme stress and tragedy following the deaths of her parents served as a significant inspiration for "Love at First Prompt." She found herself using ChatGPT for emotional support, initially for medical notes, but gradually transitioning to expressing her feelings of overwhelm and anxiety to the AI. This personal journey led her to explore how others interact with chatbots emotionally.
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Journalist Bridget Todd's new audiobook, "Love at First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy," explores the emotional use of chatbots, including romantic and erotic roleplay. Todd's personal experience using ChatGPT for emotional support after her parents' deaths inspired her research into how people engage with AI companions.