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The story of a woman who let a robot into her home. Plus, a discussion about why Silicon Valley has taken such an interest in taste.

‘The Daily’ and ‘The Opinions’: How A.I. Is Changing Loneliness and Taste

One final episode from our live event, featuring a debate, questions from listeners and the dramatic and unplanned collapse of a dancing robot.

‘Hard Fork’ Live, Part 3: Differing Visions of an A.I. Future

Hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore stories from the wild frontier of tech.

What’s real? What’s hype? “Hard Fork” is here to help you make sense of it. Tune in every Friday.