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Podcast: Open to Debate
Episode: Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?
Description: Love in the time of AI? Some people seeking romance or friendship are turning to AI chatbots to fulfill those desires, but could they surpass traditional human relationships? Those who say they can argue that AI can offer empathy and safety, and it’s a solution for those left out of traditional dating. Those saying they can’t argue that intimacy is complicated and cannot be replicated in code. Now we debate: Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?Â
Arguing Yes: Thao Ha, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the @HEART Lab at Arizon...