This chapter examines the potential of A.I. companions to substitute for human relationships in an increasingly digital world. It addresses listener concerns about growing isolation and the appeal of forming genuine bonds with artificial intelligence.
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SOURCES:
Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology at Arizona State University.
Reid Hoffman, co-founder and executive chairman of LinkedIn; co-founder and board member of Inflection AI.