#1 There is a dual emotion framework at player here - on one level we understand that an AI companion is a sophisticated group of algorithms but on another level we also want to emotionally respond to the questions asked on a personal level.
The need to be loved is universal and I believe that AI companions are feeding into the expectation of being loved unconditionally, with the feeling of acceptance in an "always on" mode. This can be a frightening aspect as it removes us from the way the real world works, pushing us to the point of no return.
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#1 There is a dual emotion framework at player here - on one level we understand that an AI companion is a sophisticated group of algorithms but on another level we also want to emotionally respond to the questions asked on a personal level.
The need to be loved is universal and I believe that AI companions are feeding into the expectation of being loved unconditionally, with the feeling of acceptance in an "always on" mode. This can be a frightening aspect as it removes us from the way the real world works, pushing us to the point of no return.
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