E240 - How Can AI Provide Companionship?

This week on the show, we talk about an affair with Artificial Intelligence saved someone’s marriage, and the greater connection of AI to the Human Factors Field.We also answer some questions from the community about dealing with a new product team, treating Human Factors or UX as a portable career, and how to handle situations where job candidates lie or plagiarize during the hiring process.

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/240

Recorded live on March 31st, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby.

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Man Credits Affair With AI Girlfriend For Saving His Marriage

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| It Came From:

Problems with my new product team | 12Danny123 | /r/userexperience

UX As a "Portable" Career | InductionLane | /r/userexperience

“Senior UX Design” candidate lied | endtoendux | r/userexperience

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