What's Wrong with Having an AI Friend?
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The article 'What's Wrong with Having an AI Friend?' explores the implications of forming emotional connections with artificial intelligence, sparking a discussion on the ethics and societal impact of such relationships.
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sreenathmenon
4 months ago
At some point, I have used AI ad my friend, mentor, teacher, etc.
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