‘The Daily’ and ‘The Opinions’: How A.I. Is Changing Loneliness and Taste

This episode explores two intersections of AI and human experience. First, it tells the story of a woman who brought a social robot into her home, raising questions about whether AI can genuinely alleviate loneliness. Second, it examines why Silicon Valley has become so invested in the concept of “taste,” and what that means for personalization, curation, and the future of cultural influence.