by Ellen DurneyBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffHi, I'm Ellen! Zach Braff just spoke out to deny that he's dating an AI chatbot. And if you're confused, I don't blame you. So let's get into it. Julian Hamilton / Getty Images This bizarre story begins with a December 2025 episode of the I Need You Guys podcast, which is hosted by longtime friends Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri. In this particular episode, the trio was joined by Kumail Nanjiani, and they discussed some Hollywood "gossip" about a "well-known actor who is currently in a romantic relationship with his AI chatbot.