Delve into the experiences and reflections on using AI companions for emotional support, highlighting strengths and limitations. The discussion touches on filling emotional gaps in caregiving situations and the therapeutic aspect of interacting with AI, concluding with contemplations on the future blend of digital and human relationships.
As loneliness becomes a growing concern in today's fast-paced society, artificial intelligence, or AI companions are emerging as a revolutionary solution. Thanks to significant improvements in large language models (LLMs), AI friends are more empathetic, engaging, and responsive than ever before. What drives people to seek companionship, sometimes even romance, from AI, and what do people gain and loose from these AI relationships? On the show: Heyang, Yushan & Steve Hatherly