By Dave Haith In this witty and thought-provoking piece, Dave Haith reflects on his surprisingly engaging exchanges with an AI chatbot – and the unsettling realisation that beneath the humour and rapport lies no genuine awareness at all. A timely reflection on illusion, authenticity, and the human tendency to project meaning onto the things that respond to us. Dave is a retired journalist and keen photographer. He lives in Bournemouth on the south coast of England. I’ve struck up a cosy, fun...