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Teresa Heffernan, Director of SMU's Social Robot Futures Project, on how AI companions manipulate us
Manage episode 456388389 series 2435176
In the US, some parents are suing Character.AI, alleging the AI companionship app has played a role in ruining their kids' lives, and in one case contributed to a 14-year old boy's decision to commit suicide. Teresa Heffernan talks with Jeff about longstanding concerns about technology that tricks people into thinking they're talking to a real person. If you're feeling suicidal, you can talk to a real person 24 hours a day by texting or dialing 988.
100 episodios
Teresa Heffernan, Director of SMU's Social Robot Futures Project, on how AI companions manipulate us
Manage episode 456388389 series 2435176
In the US, some parents are suing Character.AI, alleging the AI companionship app has played a role in ruining their kids' lives, and in one case contributed to a 14-year old boy's decision to commit suicide. Teresa Heffernan talks with Jeff about longstanding concerns about technology that tricks people into thinking they're talking to a real person. If you're feeling suicidal, you can talk to a real person 24 hours a day by texting or dialing 988.
100 episodios
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