The Promise and Perils of A.I. Companions in Addressing Loneliness
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Summary
The article explores the potential of A.I. companions to address loneliness, drawing on a published paper titled 'In Praise of Empathic A.I.' The author, Paul Bloom, discusses the benefits and ethical concerns of A.I. companionship, referencing works by other scholars. Despite the promise, the idea has faced criticism in academic circles.
Key quotes
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This, perhaps unsurprisingly, did not go over especially well in my corner of academia.
We ought to consider what A.I. companions could offer to those who are lonely.
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