Explore the social impact of AI companions, virtual assistants, and robots in this thought-provoking video. Examine real-world examples and fictional portrayals from popular media to understand potential benefits and challenges. Delve into issues like addiction, exploitation, and authentic human connection. Discover positive aspects such as non-judgmental interactions, infinite patience, and access to superintelligent allies. Gain insights into how emerging technologies like ChatGPT may reshape human relationships and society at large.
AI Companions- Social Impact - How Tech Like ChatGPT, Virtual Companions, and Robots Will Change Us
David Shapiro ~ AI via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- What's Coming?
- Real World Examples
- Fiction: Joi from Blade Runner 2049
- Fiction: NS5 from I, Robot
- Fiction: Ava from Ex Machina
- Fiction: Samantha from HER
- Inferences From Examples
- Problem: Addiction
- Problem: Exploitation
- Problem: Authentic Human Connection
- Not all Doom and Gloom
- Benefit: Lack of Judgment
- Benefit: Infinite Patience
- Benefit: Super Intelligent Ally
- Conclusions
Taught by
David Shapiro ~ AI
