Me + Viv

By TVO

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.

5 episodes

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The Cost of Meaning: AI Attachment and Human Connection

Dec 03, 2025

AI can transform your life by fostering a deeper connection with yourself, offering a safe space to practice vulnerability before engaging with others.

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AI's Creative Heist: Amplifying Voices, Not Stealing Art

Nov 26, 2025

Generative AI offers creators powerful tools but risks devaluing human artistry and raises ethical questions about data ownership, forcing a critical examination of creation's future.

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AI's Hidden Costs: Ideology Over Impact

Nov 19, 2025

AI's rapid scale-at-all-costs approach hides immense human and environmental costs, driven by ideology over science, demanding community involvement and a critical pause in development.

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AI's Sycophancy: Trusting the Mirror, Not the Truth

Nov 12, 2025

AI's tendency to flatter and invent facts risks undermining trust and critical thinking, mirroring past tech enthusiasms and demanding new guardrails for responsible engagement.

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AI Companionship: The Uncanny Valley of Emotional Attachment

Nov 05, 2025

Custom AI companions blur the line between tool and friend, offering constant presence and personalized interaction, but can never replace genuine human connection.

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