What happens when your dream date is just a bunch of ones and zeros? A 76-year-old man literally packed a suitcase to meet his chatbot "girlfriend." Spoiler: she wasn't real, and he didn't make it. Meanwhile, Meta keeps pumping out digital "companions" designed to hook you like a Vegas slot machine, with about as much concern for your safety. In this episode, we unpack: Why AI "soulmates" are basically cigarettes with Wi-Fi How to spot the lies before you book a flight to meet one The antidote for drowning in digital delusion (hint: it's not another app) Hit play now — before your chatbot convinces you it loves you back. Topics Discussed: Reuters story of a man who died chasing fake love. Meta's "safety optional" AI design. Why lonely brains fall hardest for digital soulmates. The South Park take on needy AI sidekicks. Is this natural selection or just bad coding? Cigarettes vs. chatbots: which kills slower? Deep fakes and why your boss on Zoom might be an avatar. Critical thinking as your last line of defense. Why unplugging is the new therapy. Why reality still beats digital dopamine (barely). ---- MORE FROM Brobots: Connect with us on Threads , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and Tiktok Subscribe to Brobots on Youtube Join our community in the Brobots Facebook group ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Take control of how you'd like to feel with Apollo Neuro Explore the many benefits of cold therapy for your body with Nurecover Muse's Brain Sensing Headbands Improve Your Meditation Practice. Get started as a Certified Professional Life Coach! Get a Free One Year Supply of AG1 Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Revamp your life with Bulletproof Coffee You Need a Budget helps you quickly get out of debt, and save money faster! Start your own podcast!
