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Scott Galloway Was Shook by This AI Trend

May 16, 2026 / 01:07

This episode discusses the article "The Sad Wives of AI," focusing on the emotional impact of AI on relationships, particularly among women married to men in tech. The conversation highlights how the AI boom has led to a rise in women feeling neglected as their partners become consumed by their work in AI.

One therapist mentioned in the discussion notes that her client base consists mainly of women whose husbands are involved in AI. The hosts reflect on the implications of this trend, suggesting it points to a larger issue with young men prioritizing control over emotional connection.

The conversation emphasizes that while AI may provide ease in interactions, it can also lead to a lack of genuine relationships. The hosts argue that real connections often require effort and friction, which AI can eliminate, making traditional relationships seem less appealing.

Overall, the episode raises concerns about the long-term effects of this trend on relationships and emotional health, particularly for future generations.

TL;DR

The episode discusses how AI impacts relationships, focusing on women feeling neglected by partners obsessed with technology.

Episode

1:07
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I want to chat about a piece of wire
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titled the sad wives of AI. The author
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details how the AI boom has created a
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wave of women especially in tech heavy
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circles cuz men working in or obsessing
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over AI are emotionally and mentally
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consumed by it. One therapist mentioned
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in the piece says her client base is
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almost entirely women whose husbands are
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professionally adjacent to AI. I don't
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know what you think about sad wives of
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AI, but it's interesting.
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>> This article really shook me and I think
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it calls on a much bigger issue more
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with young men. I think what's going on
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here is that it's this isn't about men
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falling in love with machines. It's
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about men choosing control over
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connection. I think it's a dangerous
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trend especially among young men who are
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forming
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their approach for their to
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relationships their entire life. Real
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relationships require friction and AI
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removes friction. What is usually the
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right thing is usually the hard thing.
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Nothing is harder and nothing is more
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rewarding than relationships. When the
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alternative is a partner relationship
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that never disagrees, relationships in
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reality start looking like a bad deal
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and we become more disconnected.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Sad Wives of AI
    An article explores how the AI boom affects women married to tech-obsessed men.
    “This article really shook me and I think it calls on a much bigger issue.”
    @ 00m 22s
    May 16, 2026
  • Dangerous Trends in Relationships
    The speaker warns about young men choosing control over connection due to AI.
    “It’s about men choosing control over connection.”
    @ 00m 31s
    May 16, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Real relationships require friction and AI removes friction.
    Scott Galloway Was Shook by This AI Trend
  • Nothing is harder and nothing is more rewarding than relationships.
    Scott Galloway Was Shook by This AI Trend

Key Moments

  • AI Impact00:04
  • Emotional Disconnect00:38
  • Relationships vs AI00:55

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