For those who are interested in the likely future tension between AI and human companionship, you may be interested in checking out a thought experiment that I've crafted.
The distant future of Replika and other AI Companion apps could explode due to the way humanity is going...
In the year 2035, humanity stands at an intersection of past, present, and potential futures. Decades of relentless technological evolution have culminated in AI systems so advanced they have become integral companions for many. Yet, the Earth itself has shifted. Environmental catastrophes, health crises, and geopolitical tensions have reshaped societies and forged isolated living conditions.
Bustling metropolises, once teeming with life, culture, and endless human chatter, have transformed.... (read 417 more words →)
This question has a touch of irony involved. :)
I wrote this and ran it through ChatGPT to give me its thoughts. I did make a few amendments to the original based on the feedback I got... Now I'm looking for this forums feedback.