From Sora 2 to AI actresses and chatbots that flirt back, Juan and Kate talk about what happens when the people we develop a relationship with aren’t real.
Resources for Parents:
MAMA – Mothers Against Media Addiction: https://wearemama.org/
Sign up for the MAMA newsletter: https://wearemama.org/connect/
Join a local chapter: https://wearemama.org/find-your-chapter/
Center for Humane Technology: https://www.humanetech.com/
Common Sense Discussion Guide for Kids: https://www.commonsense.org/system/files/pdf/2025-05/activity-guide-for-parents-talking-to-your-kids-about-ai-5.pdf
About Slop World
Juan and Kate plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.
Juan Faisal:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/
- https://juanfaisal.com/
Kate Cook:
- https://www.erasevenpartners.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecook/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Sora 2 (First Impressions)01:00 – Tilly Norwood: AI Actress Pioneer or Scam?02:33 – The Traditional Talent Agency Business Model vs. AI05:33 – Sourcing Data and Beauty Standards08:31 – AI Actors vs. AI Influencers13:23 – Romantic Relationships with AI Avatars14:49 – The Risks of Sycophantic AI23:18 – Actionable Items for Parents