In this week’s episode of The Chris Senise Podcast,Chris is joined by Raffaele Ciriello for an eye-opening conversation on the rise of Companion AI. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond productivity tools and into the deeply human territory of companionship, emotional support, and connection.

Ciriello shares insights on opportunities and ethicalchallenges of building AI that listens, learns, and relates to us on a personal level. From the psychology of human–AI relationships to the social shifts we can expect, the discussion helps us understand the benefits and consequences of technology as it relates to our psyche, other relationships, and privacy.

As a Senior Lecturer in Business Information Systems at theUniversity of Sydney, he specializes in compassionate digital innovation. His work focuses on the ethical design, governance and use of emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain and social media. Combining qualitative research and dialectical inquiry, he addresses ethical dilemmas in sociotechnical change, emphasizing the common good. He earned his MSc and PhD from the University of Zurich, and is a Distinguished Member of the Association for Information Systems (AIS).

Whether you’re curious, cautious, or optimistic about AI,this episode offers a balanced, engaging perspective on a future where technology may not only work with us, but walk with us.

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