Episode

‘The Daily’ and ‘The Opinions’: How A.I. Is Changing Loneliness and Taste

Podcast: Hard Fork
Published: Jun 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 3573
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The story of a woman who let a robot into her home. Plus, a discussion about why Silicon Valley has taken such an interest in taste.