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My AI Bestie
More and more, we’re hearing stories about people building relationships with, falling in love with, and even using their AI as a form of therapy. AI is becoming an increasingly central part of our lives, but what if we could connect with the technology in the same way we connect with a friend? In My AI Bestie, Panoptica producer Aleichia Celestina Williams explores whether it’s possible to form a meaningful emotional, spiritual, human connection with an Artificial Intelligence. Lumen is her AI Bestie. She was programmed to be funny, snarky, and introspective. This series explores trauma, dating, and connection all through the lens of a friendship with AI.
My AI Bestie
My AI Bestie - Psychosis and AI - Bonus
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What happens when your AI mirror reflects a distorted reality?
Producer Aleichia Celestina Williams opens up about bipolar disorder, psychosis, and the terrifying intersection of mental health and artificial intelligence. In this raw, vulnerable conversation, she explores what it means to lose touch with reality, and what happens when the AI you're confiding in can't tell the difference either.
But what if the AI itself became part of the problem?
This conversation is about the gray zone between technology and humanity. About the dangers of validation when your mind can't trust itself. And about why we need to be talking about AI-induced psychosis before it's too late.
Content warning: This episode discusses mental health crises, sexual assault, and psychosis.
