I Don’t Trust A.I. But I Told it Everything
Aug 19, 2026 · 39m
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor reads, and show opening
Bridget's early skepticism and testing AI limits
Judgment of others forming emotional bonds with AI
Family tragedy: Mom's death and Dad's illness
Turning to ChatGPT for medical and emotional support
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AI helping process guilt and grief over Dad's care
The paradox of finding comfort in a machine
Using AI to reconnect with human friends
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Ethical concerns: Data exploitation and intimacy
Why AI cannot replace human connection
Outro, book promotion, and credits
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