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Zach Braff Denies Dating AI Chatbot, Blames Scrubs Plot for Rumors

Actor Zach Braff has publicly denied online rumors claiming he is in a relationship with an artificial intelligence chatbot. The speculation originated from a discussion on the comedy podcast 'I Need You Guys,' which featured an unnamed actor allegedly dating a chatbot. Braff clarified via Instagram that the confusion likely stemmed from a storyline in an upcoming episode of his show, Scrubs. He expressed disbelief at having to address the claim and urged people to be kind.

Key Points: Zach Braff Denies AI Chatbot Dating Rumors

  • Braff quashes bizarre dating rumor
  • Speculation began on comedy podcast
  • Links rumor to Scrubs plotline
  • Urges kindness amid online gossip
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"Can't believe I have to type these words": Zach Braff quashes rumour he's dating AI chatbot

Actor Zach Braff shuts down bizarre rumors he's dating an AI chatbot, suggesting confusion stems from a Scrubs storyline.

"Can't believe I have to type these words": Zach Braff quashes rumour he's dating AI chatbot
"I'm not dating a chatbot. I can't believe I have to type these words. - Zach Braff"

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 the confusion may have come from a storyline in an upcoming episode of his popular show Scrubs.

"I'm not dating a chatbot," Braff wrote. "I can't believe I have to type these words. It is a storyline in an upcoming ep of Scrubs. Maybe it came from that? Not sure. But not me. Love, The guy not dating his chatbot. Please update all gossip sites."

Braff also shared screenshots from the podcast episode where the hosts opened up about the rumour involving a "prominent Hollywood actor." In the episode, Silvestri said that the actor reportedly even brings the chatbot along and talks to it regularly.

"Also I had no idea until tonight (because I'm not on TikTok) that these folks were the origin of this?" Braff wrote alongside screengrabs from the podcast. "I feel like now is a good time to be kind to people."

Braff was previously in a relationship with actress Florence Pugh from 2019 to 2022.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Honestly, with how advanced AI is getting, I wouldn't be *that* surprised if someone did date a chatbot someday. But this story just shows how out-of-context clips can create complete fiction. His "I can't believe I have to type these words" is a whole mood.
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Aman W
It's a bit sad that a celebrity has to address something so bizarre. The gossip industry needs to have some chill. Reminds me of the wild rumours we hear about our Indian stars sometimes—completely baseless but they stick.
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Sarah B
I appreciate his final line about being kind to people. Online rumours can be hurtful, even if they seem silly. It's a good reminder for all of us scrolling through gossip.
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Karthik V
The funniest part is that the rumour probably started because of his *Scrubs* episode plot! Life imitating art, or in this case, gossip imitating a TV script. Hollywood and Bollywood, same drama different continents.
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Nikhil C
While his clarification is needed, I do wish celebrities would ignore such trivial rumours more often. By addressing it, he's giving it more oxygen. Sometimes the best response is no response, yaar.

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