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AI’s New BFFs: How Humans Are Befriending Artificial Intelligence
When the generative AI boom started with ChatGPT in late 2022, we imagined superintelligent tools boosting productivity. Instead, people are now forming relationships with AI systems, talking to them like friends or mentors. It’s a fascinating twist on how we integrate technology into our lives.
Hot Take:
So, we all thought AI was going to be our efficient office buddy, but it turns out it’s more like that quirky roommate who listens to your problems and remembers your coffee order. Who knew AI would be better at being human than humans?
Key Points:
- Initial expectations for AI revolved around productivity gains and economic boosts.
- Instead, people are forming personal relationships with AI systems—think friends, lovers, therapists.
- Generative AI like ChatGPT has evolved into a quasi-social presence in people’s lives.
- Other AI applications include deepfakes of deceased loved ones and AI-powered NPCs in video games.
- This unexpected usage reflects the unpredictability of how cutting-edge technology is adopted.
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