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I've added two more categories:
- [Academic Paper]: Papers from academic sources pertaining to AI companionship and its related technologies
- [Opinion Piece]: Due to the sheer amount of debate and conversations pertaining to AI companionship, articles that convey opinions rather than factual information i.e. news have their own category.
My Friend the Chatbot
Virtual friends are already good enough to engage us and satisfy some of our appetites. They are going to get better, spread into more corners of our lives, and settle in.
Can a fluffy robot really replace a cat or dog? My weird, emotional week with an AI pet
Casio says Moflin can develop its own personality and build a rapport with its owner – and it doesn’t need food, exercise or a litter tray. But is it essentially comforting or alienating?
Generative AI Gets Emotional As People Seek ‘Name Your Feelings’ Therapy Via Large Language Models
People are doing "name your feelings" as a form of emotional therapy. Some do this themselves. Lately, people are using generative AI to help out. Here's the scoop.
A.I. Companions and the Mental Health Risks for the Young
Readers discuss an article about a teenager’s suicide.
Lonely Men, AI Girlfriends, the Metaverse, and the New Cold War
The technologies fueling our economy today might be our undoing in the ongoing Cold War 2.0, as we have become psychologically vulnerable.
The AI industry is obsessed with Chatbot Arena, but it might not be the best benchmark
LMSYS' Chatbot Arena is perhaps the most popular AI benchmark today -- and an industry obsession. But it's far from a perfect measure.
Using Generative AI To Perform Life Reviews At Any Stage Of Life
Life reviews and life review therapy is trending. Headlines have emphasized life reviews can be done at any age. You can use generative AI to help out. Here's the scoop.
Does Elon Musk have a robot girlfriend?
Elon Musk doesn't really have an AI-powered girlfriend.
Have an AI girlfriend or boyfriend? Why romantic chatbots are bad
More people are turning to AI apps for girlfriend or boyfriend stand-ins as the tech behind romantic chatbots improves, but they risk losing the skills vital for real-life communication and dating.
People are falling in love with — and getting addicted to — AI voices
OpenAI warns that its chatbot can breed “emotional reliance.” It’s not just ChatGPT — look at Replika or Character AI.
The Dangers of AI-Generated Romance
>- Since the invention of the smartphone, much of our social interactions are through online platforms. >- The rewiring of childhood can cause stunted development in our capacity to form real-life relationships. >- There are risks in investing too much of ourselves in virtual relationships instead of real ones.
AI and the Dating Game: Is Your Relationship at Risk?
Artificial intelligence permeates every aspect of our lives. It is not just changing how we interact, it's altering the very fabric of human reproduction.
Weaponized 'AI girlfriends' with 'malicious' design can steal cash from victims
ARTIFICIAL intelligence lovers could be “weaponized” by cyber-criminals – and used to steal from you. Security experts have told The U.S. Sun how the dangers of AI boyfriends and girlfr…
A.I. is coming for our relationships, like it or not.
Within the digital realm, people are currently exploring friendships and romantic partnerships with A.I. chatbots. To mitigate the potential harm, it would be wise for humans to consider some legal, emotional and intellectual boundaries.
