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May 2024
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Jessica Grose: AI is Not the Solution to...

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In our increasingly technology-driven world, the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have opened up intriguing possibilities, including the development of AI companions. But profound questions about the value of genuine human connection about the digital partners. Could AI appease the fundamental nature of human connection or will it devalue the intrinsic value we place on genuine interpersonal relationships? Jessica Grose from The New York Times answers the question and guides through the nuanced issue. Through an open and inclusive dialogue, we can collectively shape a future where technology serves to enhance, rather than diminish, the essence of what it truly means to be human.

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