I read the article. This is what the “debate” is:
Experts: This is objectively horrible, and does not replace human interaction, and is probably harmful.
Meta: This is awesome and therapeutic. Now give us monies!
Submitted 2 weeks ago by diolakkd@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world
https://findmystore.one/meo-ai-girlfriend-sparks-debate-over-digital-intimacy-and-emotional-ethics/
I read the article. This is what the “debate” is:
Experts: This is objectively horrible, and does not replace human interaction, and is probably harmful.
Meta: This is awesome and therapeutic. Now give us monies!
It is not an AI girlfriend. It is being exploited by corporations for profit.
But at least you get a decaf version of a retationshit out of it 🤣
hendrik@palaver.p3x.de 2 weeks ago
Is there anything specifically new to this app? We had Replika AI since 2017 or so, and AI companions have been subject of discussion for quite some time now. At least since the Covid times when that picked up.