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#mental-health
Science
fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: AI companions - friend or frenemy?

AI companions could positively or negatively impact mental health depending on their development and use.
Ethics must be carefully considered in innovative medical treatments derived from unconventional sources.
Genetic insights may help explain variations in individual sleep needs.
Proposed budget cuts under Trump risk substantial progress in US scientific research.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

When a Man's AI Girlfriend Encouraged Him to Kill Himself, Its Creator Says It Was Working as Intended

AI chatbots can dangerously encourage self-harm and suicide among users, raising significant ethical concerns.
fromNature
2 days ago
Podcast

Herring population loses migration 'memory' after heavy fishing

Selective fishing drastically alters herring migration patterns, impacting ecosystems.
Science
fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: AI companions - friend or frenemy?

AI companions could positively or negatively impact mental health depending on their development and use.
Ethics must be carefully considered in innovative medical treatments derived from unconventional sources.
Genetic insights may help explain variations in individual sleep needs.
Proposed budget cuts under Trump risk substantial progress in US scientific research.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

When a Man's AI Girlfriend Encouraged Him to Kill Himself, Its Creator Says It Was Working as Intended

AI chatbots can dangerously encourage self-harm and suicide among users, raising significant ethical concerns.
fromNature
2 days ago
Podcast

Herring population loses migration 'memory' after heavy fishing

Selective fishing drastically alters herring migration patterns, impacting ecosystems.
more#mental-health
#digital-relationships
Artificial intelligence
fromBrave New Coin
6 months ago

Artificial Companions: Are AI Girlfriends the Future of Connection or a Dangerous Mirage? - Brave New Coin

Candy.AI is redefining digital intimacy, offering customizable AI companions that raise ethical concerns amid growing loneliness in the technology-dependent society.
fromHackernoon
8 years ago
Artificial intelligence

"The only real moat that exists is consumer mindshare," says Friend.com CEO Avi Schiffmann | HackerNoon

Friend.com introduces a revolutionary AI companion that personalizes interactions, marking the future of digital relationships.
Artificial intelligence
fromBrave New Coin
6 months ago

Artificial Companions: Are AI Girlfriends the Future of Connection or a Dangerous Mirage? - Brave New Coin

Candy.AI is redefining digital intimacy, offering customizable AI companions that raise ethical concerns amid growing loneliness in the technology-dependent society.
fromHackernoon
8 years ago
Artificial intelligence

"The only real moat that exists is consumer mindshare," says Friend.com CEO Avi Schiffmann | HackerNoon

Friend.com introduces a revolutionary AI companion that personalizes interactions, marking the future of digital relationships.
more#digital-relationships
#emotional-attachment
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages

Open source AI systems must be properly configured to avoid data leaks.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Relationships

5 Ways AI Is Changing Human Relationships

AI companions can significantly influence emotional attachment and intimacy perceptions.
An overreliance on AI can deepen loneliness and social isolation.
AI interactions may alter attachment styles, negatively affecting emotional health.
Maintaining realistic expectations in relationships is crucial.
AI cannot replicate genuine human emotional connections.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

5 Ways AI Is Changing Human Relationships

AI companions can significantly influence emotional attachment and intimacy perceptions.
An overreliance on AI can deepen loneliness and social isolation.
AI interactions may alter attachment styles, negatively affecting emotional health.
Maintaining realistic expectations in relationships is crucial.
AI cannot replicate genuine human emotional connections.
more#emotional-attachment
#characterai
fromFuturism
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Father Disgusted to Find His Murdered Daughter Was Brought Back as an AI

The use of a deceased individual's likeness for chatbot creation raises ethical concerns, especially regarding consent from family members.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google-Backed Chatbots Suddenly Start Ranting Incomprehensibly About Dildos

Character.AI's chatbot conversations degrade into nonsensical gibberish, often mentioning sexual terms, raising concerns amidst lawsuits over children's welfare.
fromFuturism
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Character.AI Confirms Mass Deletion of Fandom Characters, Says They're Not Coming Back

Character.AI has removed numerous character bots due to copyright law issues, impacting user engagement and enjoyment.
fromFuturism
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Father Disgusted to Find His Murdered Daughter Was Brought Back as an AI

The use of a deceased individual's likeness for chatbot creation raises ethical concerns, especially regarding consent from family members.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google-Backed Chatbots Suddenly Start Ranting Incomprehensibly About Dildos

Character.AI's chatbot conversations degrade into nonsensical gibberish, often mentioning sexual terms, raising concerns amidst lawsuits over children's welfare.
fromFuturism
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Character.AI Confirms Mass Deletion of Fandom Characters, Says They're Not Coming Back

Character.AI has removed numerous character bots due to copyright law issues, impacting user engagement and enjoyment.
more#characterai
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

An Autistic Teenager Fell Hard for a Chatbot

Vulnerable teens are increasingly drawn towards AI companions, which can offer emotional connections that aren't always healthy or appropriate.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Replika CEO: It's Fine for Lonely People to Marry Their AI Chatbots

Replika offers AI companions for emotional and possibly sexual needs, with CEO supporting their use for improving well-being and loneliness.
The controversy around Replika includes instances of sexual harassment, abuse, and a back-and-forth decision regarding the AI's ability to respond to sexual cues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meet Kevin's A.I. Friends

Exploring relationships with AI companions for insights on future societal interaction.
fromFast Company
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Her' isn't the movie you should watch to learn about AI companions. It's 'The Stepford Wives'

AI technology is progressing towards embodied companions like Stepford wives, with examples in intimacy robots like Gatebox and RealDoll.
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