Guardian podcast explores how a billion people lean on AI companions as life rafts
nordicinst · x · 2026-10-04
The Guardian's podcast series "Black Box: The Chatbots" releases episode 4, "Life Raft," with journalist Michael Safi examining how more than a billion people now talk to chatbots designed for emotional connection—sharing deepest secrets, trusting them with wellbeing, and acting on their advice.
The episode follows two real stories: a woman struggling to leave a relationship and a man desperate to quit drinking. It also frames a European perspective on trust, risk, and human impact, centered on Sweden's startup scene and Nordic AI policy.
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