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AI companion explores friendship and humanity
6 May
Summary
- A new BBC series explores human-robot friendships.
- The show questions what defines human connection.
- Social robots aim to assist elderly individuals.

The BBC is set to launch Ann Droid, a six-part comedy series exploring the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. Written by Diane Morgan and Sarah Kendall, the show is scheduled for release later this summer.
The series stars Diane Morgan as Linda, a social humanoid robot created to provide companionship and health monitoring for the elderly. Sue Johnston plays Sue, a human character who forms an unlikely bond with Linda.
Ann Droid poses thought-provoking questions about replaceability in a world increasingly dominated by AI. The series aims to be both humorous and poignant, examining the nature of friendship and what truly makes us human.