Washington, March 14 -- Actor Zach Braff has recently shut down rumours claiming that he is dating an AI chatbot.

The actor reacted after a discussion on a podcast led to speculation online that a well-known Hollywood actor was in a relationship with a chatbot.

According to PEOPLE, the speculation began after a conversation on the podcast 'I Need You Guys,' hosted by comedians Max Silvestri, Jenny Slate, and Gabe Liedman. During a December 2025 episode, which also featured guest Kumail Nanjiani, the hosts spoke about an unnamed actor who was allegedly dating an AI chatbot.

Soon after the conversation began circulating online, Braff took to his Instagram Stories to clear the air, stating that the claim was not true and suggesting that t...