We're talking love, friendships, and...robots. In this episode, we discuss what the future of emotionally intelligent technology and machines could look like, and how we feel about relationships between humans and AI. If it talks like a person and acts like a person... is it date-worthy? Could you be BFFs with a machine? Would you trust them with your baby?

Movies and TV shows like Her, Ex Machina, Westworld, and Black Mirror have all posed these questions and scenarios. Could you really feel authentic love with something artificial? This could become a reality as companies like Vinclu in Japan are already developing AI "companions".

Dive in with us and let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @downtomarspod

Links https://www.businessinsider.com/gatebox-ai-the-japanese-amazon-echo-photos-2016-12

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