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Bizarre AI questions with Stacey and J Sbu

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Stacey Norman and J Sbu from East Coast Radio looked into the fascinating and sometimes strange ways people interact with artificial intelligence. Sparked by a story of someone following AI advice a bit too literally, they took a look at the importance of using AI responsibly.

You called in to share your own experiences, revealing a range of quirky and heartfelt questions you posed to AI. From "Why don't I have any friends?" and "What can I do to be more good looking?" to "Tell me why cheating is wrong."
Others admit to sending selfies to AI for compliments or seeking advice on personal dilemmas, like how to handle an upset fiancé.
18 Aug 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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