WSJ Tech News Briefing · Friday, July 31, 2026
A friendship and relationship coach advises caution regarding the extensive use of AI for scripting conversations, suggesting it can lead to a loss of personal voice and reduced trust in one's own judgment. The coach recommends limited use for preparation rather than real-time scripting.
“So it definitely varies. Some people felt empowered by the AI and had it sort of be a sounding board for them, and others found that they used AI sort of more as a crutch, something where it made them second guess everything and less trust their own judgment.”
“Yeah, a lot of them warn against using it so much to the point where you lose faith in your own voice and your own ability to regulate your emotions.”
“But one friendship and relationship coach I spoke with actually advises her clients on sort of healthy use of AI to not script conversations, but to prepare going in so that you're not as worried.”