Short answer: Sam Nadler says his kids are too young for AI friends, but he uses AI as a sounding board for big decisions, and that heavy users know to call it out when it is wrong.
Watch this answer from Episode 54 (starts at 20:21) · Episode 54 notes and transcript
From Episode 54: Nobody Takes Notes Anymore. 5 Million People Let AI Do It Instead., starting at 20:21.
Jordan Metzner [20:20]: Wait. Sam, what about you? Don't you, like, use this for, like, your kids, like, to talk to them, AI, and aren't they talking to them?
Sam Nadler [20:28]: My kids are a little young for me to unleash AI friends for them. However, I mean, I personally use... I... It's funny you mentioned that because I used AI to fix a... Actually, I didn't fix it, but I tried to fix a garbage disposal, like, week ago. I use it all the... I mean, I use it for a sounding board on big decisions. I have, I haven't personally gotten relationship advice, but I can totally see for a lot of people. You... Just going through that process, sometimes you just almost need someone to talk to, as you mentioned, and sort through your own thoughts. And, if you're an avid AI user, you can... You kinda... You know that you need to, like, call it out on its bullshit, basically. And, like, and you kinda maybe already know the answer anyway, but you just kinda need to sort through it yourself. So maybe there's some value in that. And, we'll see where these services, I think there could be... Whether they're dangerous or not, I don't know. I think time will tell, but, there could be somewhat similar services for seniors who are lonely or, other relationship needs. So we'll see. Time will only tell.
Sam Nadler [21:45]: I think it's obvious to some degree, but, that's it. That's all my thoughts.
Rob Williams [21:52]: Love it.
Jordan Metzner [21:53]: Alright, Rob. How do they get a... How do people find you? How do people get ahold of you?
Rob Williams [21:55]: I'm super straightforward and simple. I tell people far and wide they can just email me, rob@read.ai. I'm always happy to chat. I welcome inputs. I welcome ideas. I like meeting new people. So feel free to reach out.
Jordan Metzner [22:10]: Awesome. Great episode. Thanks for joining us.
Sam Nadler [22:12]: Thanks, everyone.
Rob Williams [22:13]: Thank you for having me. Appreciate it. Thanks.
