Episode 3 - Can AI Feel Like Community?
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If something makes us feel seen, listened to, and understood, does it matter that it isn't human?In this episode of Link & Listen, the podcast explores the growing phenomenon of AI companions and the emotional connections people are forming with them. Moving beyond headlines and first reactions, the conversation considers what these relationships reveal about modern belonging, digital connection, and the human desire to feel known.As technology becomes increasingly present in everyday life, the episode asks a deeper question:What are people really searching for when they turn to AI for companionship — and what does that tell us about community in a digital age?Resources & Credits:Audio Credit: "AI companions boom in popularity. Are relationships being redefined?" by Straight Arrow, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1BuZwOCIEU, licensed under CC BY 4.0.