Are your friends secretly using "A.I. companions?"

People are turning to "artificial companions" to supplement (and sometimes replace) what they're getting from real-life friends. What are the pros and cons of using A.I for friendship? Why do people seek this kind of connection? And what are the broader implications of this trend?In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson actually formed her own A.I friend and is reporting back. Listen to this episode to learn more about friendship at the intersection of artificial intelligence.----Book a personal session with Danielle here.-----Book Danielle to lead a workshop or be a keynote speaker at your upcoming events by emailing info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.-----Last chance to join the Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program. Learn more here.-----Buy your copy of Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships (and read it with your book club!) here.

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This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson --female friendship coach and educator-- Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @daniellebayardjackson)