Millions of people are forming deep emotional bonds with AI chatbots — some as friends, therapists, even romantic partners. Is this a healthy outlet for loneliness, or a dangerous substitute for human connection? And should governments step in before a generation grows up preferring artificial relationships?
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We regulate pharmaceuticals, gambling, and social media for minors because they pose risks to vulnerable populations. AI companions that simulate intimate relationships pose comparable psychological risks and deserve comparable oversight.
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Practice with the coachWe regulate pharmaceuticals, gambling, and social media for minors because they pose risks to vulnerable populations. AI companions that simulate intimate relationships pose comparable psychological risks and deserve comparable oversight. (Argued by jconnor on SuperDebate.)
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