{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Can You Fall In Love With Your AI Companion? ft Vasant Dhar, Ph.D","description":"Maria sits down with NYU professor and AI pioneer Vasant Dhar for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives! They break down the rise of AI companions, the risks of sharing personal information with chatbots, and why these systems can feel human while still lacking empathy. Maria and Professor Dhar explore how modern AI \u201cknows a little about everything\u201d and what that means for dating, decision-making, and emotional attachment in 2025. They also dive into how kids and adults alike should be learning to \u201cthink with machines,\u201d not rely on them as a crutch. It\u2019s a fascinating, practical guide to navigating love, relationships, and identity in the age of AI. Be sure to pick up  Professor Vasant's book today! Thinking With Machines: The Brave New World of AI   Vasant Dhar, Ph.D. \u2014 NYU Stern Professor, AI Researcher, TEDx Speaker, and Host of the "Brave New World\u201d podcast. His forthcoming book, \u201cThinking With Machines: The Brave New World of AI\u201d releases on Nov. 18th!   \u2600\ufe0f https:\/\/agapeescapes.com\/   use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! \u2600\ufe0f Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria\u2019s community or submit your own dating question! \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.matchmakermaria.com\/ \u2728 Don\u2019t forget to order Maria\u2019s book,  follow us on social, and leave a review if you\u2019re feeling lovable and likable. \ud83d\udc95 \ud83e\udd29    Check out My Websites and Socials!   \ud83d\ude4c \ud83d\udc96Podcast Website: https:\/\/www.askamatchmaker.com\/  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Website: https:\/\/agapematch.com\/  \ud83d\udc96Matchmaker Maria TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@realmatchmakermaria  \ud83d\udc96Matchmaker Maria Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matchmakermaria  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/agapematch\/  \ud83d\udc96Agame Match Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AgapeMatch  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Twitter: https:\/\/www.x.com\/AgapeMatch  \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0fOur Producer Venetia AKA V  Website - https:\/\/www.venetiageras.com\/  Twitter - https:\/\/X.com\/venetiaageras  Instagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/venetiaageras\/  \ud83c\udfa5 by WTF Media Studios Website - https:\/\/www.wtfmediastudios.com\/home  ABOUT THIS PODCAST \ud83d\udd17 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! ","author_name":"Ask a Matchmaker","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/279773","html":"