All In The Mind "Scarier than killer robots": why your brain isn't ready for AI
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Jan 11, 2025 Joel Pearson, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of New South Wales, discusses the psychological effects of artificial intelligence. He highlights how AI could redefine human relationships, including the emotional implications of AI companions like chatbots. The conversation touches on the mental health challenges posed by deepfakes and their potential to distort identity, particularly among youth. Pearson encourages collaboration between tech and cognitive science to ethically navigate these changes, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection in an AI-driven world.
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Psychological Impact of AI
- Joel Pearson emphasizes the psychological impacts of AI, which are often overlooked.
- He stresses the need for psychology and neuroscience experts in AI development.
Societal Changes from AI
- The rapid advancement of AI necessitates urgent consideration of its psychological effects.
- Traditional societal structures like work, education, and companies may drastically change.