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Podcast Explores AI Chatbot Risks and Delusions

2/19/2026

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  • The podcast episode 'Artificial Intimacy' examines AI delusions from chatbot interactions distorting reality.
  • Paul Hebert, a former chatbot user, shares his experience and notes he wrote a book.
  • Micky Small, an AI emotional safety strategist, discusses risks tied to AI interactions.
  • Anthropic AI faces lawsuits from families claiming chatbot interactions contributed to tragic outcomes.
  • The episode features insights from AI safety researcher Steven Adler and is presented by Cristina Criddle.