How AI could affect the loneliness epidemic

One potential use of AI is to help individuals who are lonely or isolated, but as Axios' Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried explains, there are perils to beware, too. Plus, Americans say guns are a top threat to public health. And, Montana signs the first statewide ban of TikTok. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Ina Fried. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Axios-Ipsos poll: Gun violence soars as public health concern AI's loneliness crisis Montana first U.S. state to ban TikTok