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AI Companions: Helpful Support or Digital Dependency? | A.I. 101, Season 1

Oct 10, 2026 · 34m

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Always available. Ready to listen. Designed to respond. But when does digital companionship become digital dependency? In its first season, A.I. 101 explores AI Companions: Helpful Support or Digital Dependency? , a timely conversation about responsible AI and the growing role of artificial intelligence in our emotional and social lives. Join host Daniel Lucas as we examine why people turn to AI companions for conversation, encouragement, and a sense of connection. What makes these interactions feel personal? Can they support reflection and communication? And how might they influence our expectations of human relationships? This episode explores the boundaries between helpful support and…