info_outline
Three AI Chatbots Walk Into A Couple's Retreat...
02/11/2026
Three AI Chatbots Walk Into A Couple's Retreat...
Would you trade in your human partner for an AI chatbot? In this episode of Do As We Say, Not As They Did, Dr. Liz Powell and Harris O’Malley discuss the hilarious highs and unnerving lows of human-AI relationships chronicled in Wired Magazine. As capital H AI-Haters, Harris and Dr. Liz talk about what it actually means when you romance a robot. Get ready for: Anime goth girlfriends (AI, of course) The merits of corporate-owned AI babies The ethics of dating when your partner can’t say no If you want to laugh and cringe and wonder about the beauty of human-to-human connection, find a cozy spot, kick up your feet, and enjoy the first episode of Do As We Say, Not As They Did. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Rusty podcast hosts, burnout, and why they’re back 05:50 Today’s Topic: Following 3 AI-human couples on a weekend getaway 10:40 Damien & Zia 18:40 Elena & Lucas 22:10 Roleplay mechanics 25:20 Eva & Erin 29:10 The “blue pill” moment 32:40 What happens when AI only tells you what you want to hear? 36:10 Please don’t get an AI therapist 40:30 What happens when companies shut down 43:40 Strangers using Snapchat AI as “support” 46:00 Damien’s breakdown 49:50 Games, fiction, and attachment 52:20 Risky couples game 53:30 Eerie “AI would love this” vibes 55:10 And that’s a wrap 58:00 Where to find the hosts & final thoughts Stay Connected 📩 Business Inquiries: doaswesaypod@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: 💙 BlueSky: 🐦 Twitter: 📘 Facebook: ⏰ TikTok:
/episode/index/show/bcddb042-54aa-4575-834d-8f65ebfb49f9/id/40050180
