In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark Salisbury is joined by guest Dr. Margit Berman and they explore what recent research tells us about using AI for emotional support—and why judgment, responsibility, and real human relationships still matter. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about where technology helps, where it doesn’t, and how to use AI wisely in everyday life. And for more fun, ChatGPT joins the conversation!

In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark Salisbury is joined by guest Dr. Margit Berman and they explore what recent research tells us about using AI for emotional support—and why judgment, responsibility, and real human relationships still matter. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about where technology helps, where it doesn’t, and how to use AI wisely in everyday life. And for more fun, ChatGPT joins the conversation!

In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark and Rikko start by laughing at the idea of AI translating dog barks — and end up discovering that the real story isn’t about talking to animals. It’s about how humans and intelligent machines can work together to make better decisions. Along the way, they bring ChatGPT directly into the conversation to explore whether this technology could actually work — and what it teaches us about leadership, judgment, and the future of care.