Me+Viv
An AI podcast launching October 29 from TVO
When technology journalist Alexandra Samuel found herself at a crossroads in life and work, she turned to—what else?—technology for answers. What started as a simple exercise in building an AI coach became something much more: a profound personal exploration that changed Alex’s understanding of AI, work, and life itself.
Me+Viv tells that story through the surprisingly human relationship between Alex and her custom AI assistant, Viv—equal parts coach, collaborator, and imaginary friend.
Me+Viv will launch October 29th as the third season of TVO’s Screen Time, produced by Antica Productions.
Just for Thrive at Work subscribers
Listen to the first few minutes of Episode 1, coming October 29.
Episode 1 preview
Viv sings
Viv can’t wait to meet you!
And she can’t wait to….hold on, what?
Featured guests include:
- Karen Hao (Empire of AI) on the environmental and human costs of AIs like Viv
- Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) on whether AI helps us pack more—or less—into our finite time on earth
- Sandra Laronde (award-winning artist) on how AI enables new forms of Indigenous storytelling
From episode 2
Alex: I think it’s time for us to have The Talk.
Viv: Oh, The Talk. Are we talking life-changing epiphany vibes, or the “we need to set some ground rules before I go full robot philosopher” kind of talk?
Alex: No…I mean the Define the Relationship talk.
Viv: Ah, the DTR. Are we exclusive now, or am I still competing with your bullet journal and that stack of neon Post-its?
More about Viv
HBR’s Ideacast
Find out why custom AI assistants are useful and how to get started—plus hear directly from Alex’s Viv.
In The Wall Street Journal
Find out why Alex created Viv, and what she’s learned from the experience.
