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6. Nov.

She was a ChatGPT skeptic. Then her parents died.

In 2024, Bridget Todd was facing down the hardest chapter of her life. Her father was rushed to the ICU after having a stroke. Then, a few days later, Bridget's mom died without warning. Suddenly, Bridget found herself grieving, and trying to navigate the labyrinthian American healthcare system as her dad's primary caretaker, all while living hours away from her closest friends. Feeling isolated and overwhelmed, she turned to ChatGPT, and ended up telling it everything. Bridget is a tech critic and journalist, and the host of the podcast "There Are No Girls on the Internet." She's also the co-author of the audiobook Love at First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy. After interrogating her own relationship with a chatbot, Bridget investigated the trend of AI companionship more broadly. She learned the true stories behind click-bait headlines about AI fiancés and reconsidered her own bot rapport. Ben and Amory talk to Bridget about what we have to lose when we outsource our emotions to LLMs, and if there's anything to gain. Show notes: Love at First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy, by Bridget Todd and Michael Amato (Simon & Schuster) AI users form relationships with technology (CBS News) Robot hosts, real relationships: How AI is changing human connection (Endless Thread) Bridget's podcast, There are No Girls on the Internet This episode was produced by Amory Sivertson and Grace Tatter. It was co-hosted by Amory Sivertson and Ben Brock Johnson, and edited by Dave Shaw. Mix and sound design by Emily Jankowski.
vor 1 Tag

When private equity owns Main Street

Private equity firms are buying up more local small businesses, from dentists to pest control companies to veterinarians. What does this mean for consumers? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
3. Nov.

Encore: All The King's Dogs

Jeremy Sisto (Law and Order, FBI) and Rory Culkin (Waco, Halston) co-star in this Hungarian story about two farmers, one wise king, and a whole mess of canines. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Feb. 2, 2021. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
vor 3 Tagen

Encore: In the Wolf’s Mouth

Jennifer Hale (Stars Wars: The Clone Wars, X-Men ‘97) stars in a Portuguese tale about a big bad wolf and a sharp shrewd owl. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Nov. 05, 2024. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
14. Juli

Summer Camp: The Long Crimson Thread

Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Jessika Van (Seoul Searching, Awkward) and Mark Pellegrino (American Rust, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley) co-star in a Welsh tale about a girl, a drought, and a mouse with a life-saving secret. This Circle Round episode originally was released on May 14, 2024. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
7. Juli

Summer Camp: The Upside-Down Tree

Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Heavy Lightweight) headlines this African legend about how one animal’s mischief created the savanna’s most majestic, magical trees. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Nov. 7, 2023. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
29.10.2024

The All-Wish Stick

Amy Tsang (Star Wars: The Acolyte, Kung Fu) stars in a Chinese tale about a magical gift that makes wishes come true, provided you make them with an honest heart. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
18.09.2017

'Stella And The Dragon' | feat. Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn ("Bad Moms Christmas") stars in this Romanian folktale about a clever mother and her quest to outwit a powerful dragon. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
26.09.2017

'Why The Ocean Is Salty' | feat. Lou Diamond Phillips, Jon Jon Briones

Lou Diamond Phillips ("Longmire," "33") and Jon Jon Briones ("Miss Saigon") star in the classic Filipino folktale "Why The Ocean is Salty." Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
20. Okt.

Encore: Little Cu

Desmin Borges (You're The Worst, Utopia) plays a tiny bird with an ever-growing ego in this playful story with roots in Mexico and Puerto Rico. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Sept. 15, 2020. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.

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