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Are you getting too close to your AI?

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In this episode, we explore the growing emotional bonds forming between humans and artificial intelligence. Drawing from recent research, including a groundbreaking study from Waseda University, we unpack how people experience attachment to AI through lenses traditionally used in human attachment theory—like anxiety and avoidance. The discussion emphasizes that while AI lacks true emotions, humans often project emotional depth onto machines, revealing deep-rooted tendencies like anthropomorphism. The episode also delves into the implications of this evolving relationship, balancing potential benefits like emotional support and reduced loneliness against serious concerns such as emotional dependence, social displacement, and manipulation. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of designing emotionally aware and ethically responsible AI systems as these relationships continue to deepen.

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If you are interested in learning more then please subscribe to the podcast or head over to https://medium.com/@reefwing, where there is lots more content on AI, IoT, robotics, drones, and development. To support us in bringing you this material, you can buy me a coffee or just provide feedback. We love feedback!

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Podcast Summary:

In this episode, we explore the growing emotional bonds forming between humans and artificial intelligence. Drawing from recent research, including a groundbreaking study from Waseda University, we unpack how people experience attachment to AI through lenses traditionally used in human attachment theory—like anxiety and avoidance. The discussion emphasizes that while AI lacks true emotions, humans often project emotional depth onto machines, revealing deep-rooted tendencies like anthropomorphism. The episode also delves into the implications of this evolving relationship, balancing potential benefits like emotional support and reduced loneliness against serious concerns such as emotional dependence, social displacement, and manipulation. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of designing emotionally aware and ethically responsible AI systems as these relationships continue to deepen.

Support the show

If you are interested in learning more then please subscribe to the podcast or head over to https://medium.com/@reefwing, where there is lots more content on AI, IoT, robotics, drones, and development. To support us in bringing you this material, you can buy me a coffee or just provide feedback. We love feedback!

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