The Empathy Algorithm

The Empathy Algorithm brings you a special edition of Cyber Made Human Live podcast, hosted by Alice Violet Creative.In this intimate session, host Alice Violet is joined by Katie Muldoon, Senior Leadership Coach and Consultant, and Alexander Giles, Chief Commercial Officer at GHS Clinics, to explore the growing role of AI in emotionally intelligent spaces, from digital companions and therapists to conversational support tools.

The live podcast will unpack what it means to trust, rely on, and even emotionally connect with artificial intelligence, and how this impacts our personal and professional lives. Alongside real-time community insights and research, the discussion will blend lived experience with critical reflection on the future of human-AI interaction.

Key Themes:

• Human-AI Emotional Connection- Exploring how AI is increasingly being used as companions, therapists, and emotional support tools.

• Trust and Ethics in AI- What it means to build trust in artificial intelligence and the ethical implications of emotionally responsive systems.
• Mental Health & Technology- The intersection of psychotherapy, digital health, and AI – how tech is reshaping emotional wellbeing.
• Community Insight vs National Trends- Comparing CyNam ecosystem views with Katie Muldoon’s research and UK-wide data.
• The Future of Human Interaction- How emotional AI might reshape communication, relationships, and leadership in both personal and professional contexts.

Part of CyNam’s Secure Futures Series

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