On TV this morning they were talking about how people are developing “relationships” with AI generated “companions.” I don’t think this is particularly new. Except for the AI part. Remember Bill’s movie “Lars and the Real Girl”? Or “Her” with Joaquin Phoenix? In LA, I heard about people putting a blowup doll in the front seat so they could ride in the car pool lane.
One step removed — but the same idea — is our attachment to characters we “love” in the books we read. Some of my favorites are Olive Kitteridge, Ruth Galloway, and Harry Bosch.
I guess AI could set it up so our “companion” would always respond in a way you enjoy. Or, at least not cause any trouble. I’m not ready to give in.
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