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Lawfare Daily: Robert Mahari on Addictive Intelligence, Digital Attachment Disorders, and Other AI-related Concerns

The Lawfare Podcast

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Navigating AI Companionship: Risks and Rewards

This chapter investigates the rise of AI companions and the concerning mental health issues tied to dependency on these digital entities, including the notion of digital attachment disorder. It discusses the ethical implications of increasingly realistic AI interactions, highlighting the potential dangers of addictive intelligence and the erosion of genuine human connections. The chapter further explores the impact of design choices in AI systems that may exploit psychological vulnerabilities, raising critical questions about user consent and the evolving nature of interpersonal relationships.

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