Y-Lan Boureau is the founder & CEO of ThrivePal, an OpenAI-funded AI startup, and a former Meta AI researcher. Boureau joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss why the next frontier for AI should be science‑backed coaching that nudges us toward healthier habits and deeper real‑world relationships. Tune in to hear how large‑language models can push users to lift weights, regulate emotions, and support their friends’ growth. We also cover Boureau's abandoned Facebook fact‑checking experiment, the dopamine traps of engagement‑first design, and whether “AI wrappers” can survive against base models. Hit play for a candid, actionable conversation that will reshape how you design—or simply use—AI tools aimed at human thriving. #ai #artificialintelligence