This episode introduces "The Bobby Effect," a psychological paradox where humans unconsciously feel more responsible for outcomes when an AI is present, even if the AI is inactive, while consciously offloading responsibility. It explores the roots of this phenomenon by connecting it to the classic bystander effect, discussing concepts like diffusion of responsibility and social influence. Listeners will learn how their minds might process collaboration with AI and the critical implications for designing accountable AI systems in high-stakes environments.