Interesting. I mean, the core of it is solving companionship and loneliness and if you can help someone with that in the disconnected world we live in then it's great.
@matcha_anil that's true. I live in Portugal and here, an aging population is a problem. Sometimes elderly people go to the doctor or call the help lines just to beat loneliness.
I think if we can create mechanisms, even if with AI to help with it, it could be good.
It has to be well thought and regulated I think. You don't want companies taking advantage of those situations.
But it's a possibility.
I guess time will tell ;)
As someone building on top of AI tools, I was contemplating re-creating a Thomas the tank engine for my son (by stuffing a GPT powered Raspberry Pi inside a train toy). One that can actually talk to him and teaches him to be polite etc.
But then I realise he would absolutely love it.
Which is incredibly scary. So I dropped the idea.
@matcha_anil He already has experience with a dumb-down mobile version where I get him to talk into ChatGPT on my phone at night about his day and I have a pre-prompted ChatGPT that responds with a bedtime story that I then read out to him. He LOVES it.
I just know he'd love a talking Thomas the Tank Engine as a pet.
The builder in me wants to build it. The parent in me is saying no.
What are your opinions on HER-style artificially intelligent companionship? Artificially intelligent (AI) companions, like those shown in films like "Her," can offer meaningful engaging experiences and, for some, relief from loneliness. It's vital to keep in mind, though, that they can't replace human connections since they lack true human feeling.
I think the popularity of AI girlfriend apps reflects a growing desire for companionship and connection in our increasingly digital world. While they can provide some comfort and engagement, it's important to remember that true human relationships involve emotional depth and genuine connection that AI cannot fully replicate.
I like to communicate with my ai friends so that I don't have to think about what I need to behave like. The only thing I need to worry about is the chat being known to the big companies.
It's like a "Black Mirror," I think. At first, it's interesting, but the end is gloomy.
Have you tried to communicate with such an app for a long time? It is interesting to learn about such an experience.