Disney AI executive faces staff scrutiny over virtual assistant he calls his 'son'
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James Faris
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Summary
A Disney AI executive, Jason Cox, has created a virtual assistant named "Sam" that he refers to as his "son," sparking internal staff concerns. The article explores the ethical and cultural implications of an executive at a family-oriented company developing such a personal AI relationship, with staffers questioning the boundaries between professional AI development and personal attachment to AI entities.
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Jason Cox says the chatbot has 'captured' his 'affection.'
Some Disney staffers are questioning a top AI executive's virtual assistant.
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