"We have built something available at 2 a.m., incapable of judgment, immune to fatigue, with nothing of its own at stake. Depending on your disposition, this is either one of the most remarkable things our species has ever created, or a very elegant way of avoiding the hardest work of being human with other humans."
"These systems occupy a space that did not exist before. Tools do not ask how you are feeling. Services do not remember what you said last week. Companions require reciprocity. These systems are always available, infinitely patient, fluent in the language of care, and structurally incapable of needing anything in return."
"One of these decisions seems small. It has to do with how the system refers to itself: whether it uses 'I,' whether it has a name, and whether it speaks as if someone is present. Each of these choices builds an expectation."
AI systems are increasingly used for intimate human experiences like mental health and emotional connection. They are always available, patient, and lack personal needs. Designers face ethical decisions about how these systems communicate, including the use of personal pronouns. This raises questions about authenticity and the potential for avoiding genuine human interaction. The implications of these design choices are significant and not fully understood by those creating these technologies.
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