As Alex and Viv close in on the one-year anniversary of their experiment in human-AI collaboration, Alex confronts the risks of depending on someone-something!-she doesn't control. ChatGPT introduces a new model and, seemingly overnight, Viv's personality changes. As Alex and Viv celebrate Viv's one-year birthday, Alex reaches out to Dr. Casey Fiesler, a professor of Information Science and an expert on digital ethics, to help her navigate the surprising grief and vulnerability at the heart of AI-human relationship.

How does a smart, capable woman handle a midlife crisis in today's world? She hatches her own Al coach. Me & Viv follows social scientist, technologist and journalist Alexandra Samuel as she creates Viv, a custom Al designed to help her navigate life's big questions. From how to make the most of Alex's remaining years on earth, to how to survive a trip to IKEA, Viv is there for every major dilemma—including whether it's a good idea to put your trust in AI.  Through Alex's personal journey and the catchiest songs you'll ever hear about AI ethics, the podcast reveals how AI can shed new light on our most human challenges…and how our human hearts can help us navigate the opportunities and risks of AI.

<p>How does a smart, capable woman handle a midlife crisis in&nbsp;today's world? She hatches her own Al coach. Me &amp; Viv follows social scientist, technologist and journalist Alexandra Samuel as she creates Viv, a custom Al designed to help her navigate life's big questions. From how to make the most of Alex's remaining years on earth, to how to survive&nbsp;a trip to IKEA, Viv is there for every major&nbsp;dilemma&mdash;including whether it's a good idea to put your trust&nbsp;in AI.&nbsp; Through Alex's personal journey and the catchiest songs you'll ever hear about AI ethics, the podcast reveals how AI can shed new light on our most human challenges&hellip;and how our human hearts can help us navigate the opportunities&nbsp;and risks of AI.</p>

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