When Humans Start Dating the Machine
Mar 12, 2025•24 min
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Episode description
With searches for "AI girlfriend" up 2400% and one in five men on dating apps trying AI companions, are we witnessing the next evolution of human connection, or just a temporary stop on the journey to finding real love? When Vince loses his job after turning Slack into his personal dating playground, he finds an unexpected solution: an AI chatbot named Dolly. From workplace romances gone wrong to the surprising statistics behind AI dating, we explore the blurring boundaries between professional messaging and personal relationships.
Hosts:
Matt Sunbulli
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Aaron Calafato
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Leah Ova
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Editorial:
Matt Sunbulli
Brooks Borden
Conor Bezane
Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer:
Ken Wendt
Research:
Zaid Safe
Matt Sunbulli
Aaron Calafato
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