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TED Talks DailyMar 7, 2026

Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI | Bryony Cole

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Relationships were never meant to be efficient, says sextech expert Bryony Cole, and yet AI companions are increasingly designed to be exactly that. As intimate relationships between humans and AI become more common, Cole challenges us to think more deliberately about how we shape our connections to machines — and with each other. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.) Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“A book discussing the questions we need to ask ourselves and others about navigating relationships in a world with technology, focusing on intimacy in various areas of life.”

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Key quote: “I call intimacy operating system, because it is a system now that we need to own for ourselves.”
The host mentioned the book 'intimacy operating system' as a guide for navigating relationships in a technology-driven world. It emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to maintain intimacy across various types of relationships.
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