Is your next best friend a stranger?

In this episode of Round Table, Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin, and Yushun discuss "blind box social," a new trend of meeting strangers at organized events with an element of surprise, exploring its potential benefits and drawbacks, including safety concerns and the nature of modern, less deep connections. They then transition to the topic of AI podcasters, examining the increasing presence and sophistication of AI-generated voices in podcasting, with a focus on the technology behind it and whether listeners value human authenticity over perfectly delivered AI content, referencing examples from both Chinese and international tech companies.