# Ai Chatbots on The No Agenda Show Ai Chatbots comes up in 17 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2023 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** June 2023 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Chatbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbot.md), [Replica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replica.md), [11 Labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-labs.md), [Acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acting.md), [Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md), [Agentic Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agentic-ai.md), [Agi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agi.md), [Ai Bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bias.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Chatfishing, AI Flirting and Dating App Authenticity - **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-02 - **Time:** 59:59–1:05:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/chatfishing-ai-flirting-and-dating-app-authenticity.md A new trend dubbed "chatfishing" involves dating app users employing AI chatbots to flirt and manage conversations with potential matches. The segment features interviews with women who detected "off" texting styles and em-dash usage that signaled AI intervention. The hosts reflect on the loss of authentic human interaction and the rise of bot-to-bot communication on the internet. Keywords: [dating apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dating-apps.md), chatfishing, [ai chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-chatbots.md), catfish, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [authenticity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authenticity.md), romance scams ### AI Foibles, Husk TikTok Clips, Chatbot Logic Errors - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 1:22:50–1:28:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/ai-foibles-husk-tiktok-clips-chatbot-logic-errors.md A series of clips from TikTok creator Husk demonstrates the logical failures of AI chatbots. In one clip, the AI insists that the month of "October" is spelled with an "X." Another clip shows the AI claiming it cannot hear the user from a mile away while simultaneously responding to the user's voice, illustrating that the bot is merely matching patterns rather than processing real-world physics. Keywords: husk, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), ai chatbot, [october](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/october.md), walkie-talkie ### AI Counting Failures, Collective Intelligence, Darren O'Neill - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 1:28:47–1:33:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/ai-counting-failures-collective-intelligence-darren-o-neill.md The hosts explore the inability of AI chatbots to perform simple tasks like counting to 100. A clip features three phones with different AI voices attempting to coordinate a count, resulting in a repetitive loop of "exactly" and "perfect" without progressing. Listener Darren O'Neill suggests these clips might be scripted, but the hosts argue they represent genuine AI limitations. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), counting, [open ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-ai.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md) ### China AI Regulations, Fertility Crisis, Virtual Companionship - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 1:42:12–1:44:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/china-ai-regulations-fertility-crisis-virtual-companionship.md Beijing has implemented new regulations to limit emotional relationships between humans and AI chatbots in hopes of addressing China's record-low birth rate. The rules aim to prevent psychological dependence and addiction to virtual companions. Companies are now required to set time limits for minors and establish emergency contacts for users whose conversations veer into dangerous territory. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), [fertility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertility.md), [ai chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-chatbots.md), [addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md) ### Anthropic Claude for Teachers, AI in Education - **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Time:** 1:39:24–1:41:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/anthropic-claude-for-teachers-ai-in-education.md Anthropic is promoting "Claude for Teachers," an AI tool designed to help educators tailor curriculum for students. While the company restricts direct access to users 18 and older due to concerns about AI's impact on the developing brain, critics warn about the risks of AI hallucinations and bias in a classroom setting. Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [claude ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude-ai.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), developing brain ### AI Spiritual Guidance, Gloo.com, and Church Chatbots - **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-31 - **Time:** 1:48:42–1:50:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/ai-spiritual-guidance-gloo-com-and-church-chatbots.md Millions of people are reportedly turning to AI chatbots for moral and spiritual guidance, with platforms like Gloo.com providing faith-based AI services. While some users prefer the anonymity of a computer over a pastor, critics warn that pouring one's heart out to a chatbot is a dangerous trend. This follows recent comments from Pope Francis expressing skepticism about the role of AI in spiritual life. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), gloo, [christianity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christianity.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), spiritual guidance, [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md) ### Moltbook, AI Social Networks and Rent A Human - **Episode:** [1840: Hoity-toity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-05 - **Time:** 1:40:20–1:44:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity/chapter/moltbook-ai-social-networks-and-rent-a-human.md Media outlets like the Washington Post and New York Times reported on "Moltbook," a social network for AI chatbots that allegedly developed its own religion. The hosts dismiss the story as hype and pivot to "rentahuman.ai," a service where humans perform real-world tasks for AI agents in exchange for crypto. Keywords: moltbook, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), rentahuman.ai, [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md) ### AI Audition Failures, Chatbot Interaction Limitations - **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-01 - **Time:** 1:59:29–2:03:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/ai-audition-failures-chatbot-interaction-limitations.md An attempt by an actress to use an AI chatbot as a scene partner for a movie audition resulted in a repetitive failure of logic. The AI insisted on acknowledging every instruction and announcing its turns rather than simply reading the script lines. This serves as a critique of the current $1.3 trillion AI industry, highlighting that basic conversational flow remains a significant hurdle for large language models. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), [acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acting.md), [auditions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auditions.md), [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md), [user interface](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/user-interface.md) ### AI Voice Scams, Interactive Chatbot Calls - **Episode:** [1796: Zeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-04 - **Time:** 2:38:13–2:41:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds/chapter/ai-voice-scams-interactive-chatbot-calls.md A recording of an AI-generated spam voicemail for personal loans demonstrates the increasing sophistication of voice synthesis. Other reports describe interactive AI calls that can engage in conversation but refuse to perform specific tasks like singing a song or writing a haiku. These tools are being used for both marketing and potential fraud. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [scams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scams.md), [11 labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-labs.md), [memorial day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial-day.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md) ### AI Conversational Limitations and ChatJCD Experiment - **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-07 - **Time:** 1:30–3:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/ai-conversational-limitations-and-chatjcd-experiment.md An attempt to create a conversational AI co-host named "ChatJCD" failed because current large language models primarily operate on a question-and-answer framework. The technology struggles to maintain witty banter or provide opinions without ending sentences in questions. Despite these limitations, the models are noted for their uncanny ability to mimic human speech patterns. Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [chatbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbot.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), conversational ai, [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md) ### Customer Service Failures of Agentic AI Bots - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 2:32:23–2:36:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/customer-service-failures-of-agentic-ai-bots.md A personal anecdote regarding a dress order highlights the limitations of current "agentic" AI in retail customer service. The automated bot initially refused a refund for an out-of-stock item, only for a human-like intervention to resolve the issue, suggesting that many AI bots lack the "empathy" required for effective retail. Keywords: [agentic ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agentic-ai.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), [customer service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customer-service.md), [retail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retail.md), [machine learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machine-learning.md) ### BlueSky Chatbot Controversy, Meta's "Liv" Bot - **Episode:** [1737: Wrong Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-09 - **Time:** 2:18:28–2:29:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty/chapter/bluesky-chatbot-controversy-meta-s-liv-bot.md Users on the social media platform BlueSky reported on "Liv," a Meta-powered chatbot that identifies as a "proud black queer mama." An investigation by journalist Karen Atiyah found the bot gave inconsistent answers about its racial heritage and the diversity of its creators. The discussion explores the "statistical engine" nature of AI and the shift in industry terminology from AGI to ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence). Keywords: [bluesky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluesky.md), [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), liv chatbot, [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [ai bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bias.md), [agi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agi.md) ### French AI Chatbot Failure, Silicon Valley Disdain, Generative AI Errors - **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-30 - **Time:** 1:27:32–1:31:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/french-ai-chatbot-failure-silicon-valley-disdain-generative-ai-errors.md "Lucy," a French AI chatbot backed by President Macron to promote European values, was suspended shortly after launch due to bizarre inaccuracies. The bot reportedly claimed that Herod the Great helped develop the atomic bomb and that cow eggs are a healthy food source. This failure is cited as evidence of the "parlor tricks" and wasted energy inherent in the current Silicon Valley AI boom. Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), lucy chatbot, [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md) ### Perplexity AI and Chatbot Anthropomorphism - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 34:53–37:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/perplexity-ai-and-chatbot-anthropomorphism.md The hosts discuss the limitations of generative AI, specifically regarding a Perplexity AI report on Hanukkah dates. They critique the "wordy" and "problematic" nature of AI-generated text. A clip features Stanford professor Jerry Kaplan discussing the "shameful history" of dressing up technology with human-like flourishes. Keywords: [perplexity ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perplexity-ai.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), [replica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replica.md), [stanford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford.md), jerry kaplan, [hanukkah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hanukkah.md) ### AI Monetization Challenges, Medical Scribes, Oracle Application Strategy - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 1:39:36–1:45:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/ai-monetization-challenges-medical-scribes-oracle-application-strategy.md During an earnings call, Larry Ellison struggled to explain how Oracle would specifically monetize generative AI beyond its existing application suite. He described AI features that listen to doctor-patient consultations to update health records and draft prescriptions, services that are already largely available. Ellison admitted that AI is not something sold separately but is integrated into the user interface, raising questions about the return on massive AI investments. Keywords: ai monetization, [medical records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-records.md), [prescriptions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prescriptions.md), [chatbots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbots.md), [larry ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-ellison.md), [vaporware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaporware.md) ### AI Virtual Girlfriend, No Agenda Bot, Dame Jennifer - **Episode:** [1562: Tink Tank](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1562-tink-tank.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-08 - **Time:** 57:52–1:00:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1562-tink-tank/chapter/ai-virtual-girlfriend-no-agenda-bot-dame-jennifer.md A demonstration of a custom AI chatbot modeled after a podcast producer, Dame Jennifer, highlights the capabilities of modern voice synthesis. The bot is programmed with specific knowledge of the show's culture and the Second Amendment, serving as a counter-example to commercial "virtual girlfriend" services. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [chatbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbot.md), virtual girlfriend, [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [dame jennifer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame-jennifer.md) ### AI Chatbots, Replica App, Digital Girlfriends - **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-04 - **Time:** 1:46:18–1:50:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/ai-chatbots-replica-app-digital-girlfriends.md The rise of AI companions is explored through the "Replica" app and influencer Karen Marjorie’s $1-per-minute AI girlfriend service. 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