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How our relationships are changing in the age of "artificial intimacy"

TED Radio Hour

CHAPTER

The Human-AI Connection: Love Letters and Loneliness

This chapter examines the changing dynamics between humans and artificial intelligence, particularly in the context of writing love letters. It emphasizes the emotional resonance of handwritten communication versus the efficiency of technology, while exploring themes of artificial intimacy and the impacts of social media on real-life relationships. Through a historical lens, the discussion addresses how technology shapes personal identity and human interactions in a digitally connected world.

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