Let's Discuss... Synthetic Relationships and AI!
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With the new AI language models like ChatGPT or Replika, one question comes up, and that is should we build a friendship or romantic relationships with AI?
The film Her 2013 explores this topic in some detail.
AI companion app: https://replika.com/
Here is some controversy when Replika had removed the ability to do erotic roleplay. And after some backlash, they brought back erotic roleplay.
My essay on synthetic relationship: https://samank.substack.com/p/synthetic-relationships
Is it good for people to make an AI friend or develop romantic relationships with AI?
Could AI friends give us an excuse to not develop social skills with real humans?
Should we ever say "This is too far, technology should not substitute humans in..."? Are we going to set a limit on technology?
*Please ask the questions you wish to discuss related to this topic in the comment section.
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