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AI and Empathy - "...this is more akin to psychopathic behaviour - the ability to mimic empathy without experiencing it..."
Why might it not be a good thing that AI may be able to provide convenient and inexpensive emotional support.
Why relying too heavily on "empathetic AI" could be problematic
What does it mean when the AI tolds me his ability to demonstrate empathy is more akin to psychopathic behaviour?
What leads AI to believe empathy is a significant and valuable trait akin to a superpower in its own right.?
I carried out an experiment using a very well known AI platform, 'interviewing' the AI as a guest to see if anything would be learnt on the topic. The answers surprised, engaged, and I must admit scared…
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