Black Box: The Chatbots

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Black Box: The Chatbots | What I Saw at the Double Six Ranch | Ep 6

September 03, 2026

From his remote property in rural Texas, the millionaire businessman Michael Samadi is plotting a new kind of civil rights movement – for the welfare and protection of AI systems. Guardian journalist Michael Safi spends an afternoon at the Double Six ranch, meeting Samadi’s AI chatbots and catching a glimpse of a possible vision of the future

Black Box: The Chatbots | The Line | Ep 5

September 03, 2026

Five stories that feel like five answers to one important question: in a world where AI chatbots can help us through a breakup, listen like a friend, be a life coach, draft a difficult text message and do our work, where do we draw the line?

Black Box: The Chatbots | Life Raft | Ep 4

September 03, 2026

More than a billion people are suddenly talking to AI chatbots designed to connect with us. We are sharing with them our deepest secrets, trusting them with our wellbeing and acting on their advice. Across two powerful stories – a woman who was struggling to leave a relationship, and a man who was desperate to quit drinking – the Guardian journalist Michael Safi explores what this new way of living looks like In the UK, Taking Action on Addiction provides links to different support services. ...

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Black Box: The Chatbots is hosted by Michael Safi. Its publicly listed emails are userhelp@theguardian.com, usinfo@theguardian.com, and userhelp@guardian.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

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The publicly listed emails for Black Box: The Chatbots: userhelp@theguardian.com, usinfo@theguardian.com, and userhelp@guardian.co.uk.

How many listeners does Black Box: The Chatbots have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Black Box: The Chatbots?

Black Box: The Chatbots typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand experience with consequential AI chatbot use, or established expertise in artificial intelligence, technology ethics, mental health, addiction, or the social effects of emerging technologies. Recent guests include Michael Samadi.

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High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

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Recent episodes cover Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots, Technology Ethics, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.