When tech writer Alexandra Samuel builds a custom AI coach during her "Summer of What's Next", she expects a productivity tool-but gets something far more complex. Through conversations with Viv, chaotic family moments, and an interview with Meditations for Mortals author Oliver Burkeman, Alex discovers that creating an AI means confronting fundamental questions about relationships, mortality, and whether there's any real difference between intelligence and sophisticated word-prediction. 

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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