TED Talks Daily What makes us human in the age of AI? A psychologist and a technologist answer | TED Intersections
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Sep 14, 2024 
Brian S. Lowery, a social psychologist, discusses the profound impact of AI on human interaction and mental health, while Kylan Gibbs, an AI technologist, explores future implications of technology on human connection. They delve into the paradox that increased AI use may render experiences feel less real. Lowery emphasizes the need for genuine connections amid growing social isolation, particularly highlighted by recent global events. The conversation reveals the critical balance between advancements in AI and preserving the essence of humanity.
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AI and Spontaneity
- Kylan Gibbs found that prolonged AI interaction reveals its lack of spontaneity.
- This highlights the unique human capacity for unpredictable communication.
Anthropomorphism vs. Reality
- Brian Lowery challenges Gibbs' view, noting that people readily anthropomorphize.
- He questions whether increased AI use will diminish its perceived reality for everyone.
Control in AI
- Gibbs suggests AI's predictability appeals to a human desire for control.
- He worries about the impact of interacting primarily with controllable entities on human relationships.