I definitely agree that AI as a friend will only make loneliness worse. In person relationships is something that technology can never replace. Look, for instance, at social media. Despite its attempts to alleviate loneliness, it has, in many causes, made the problem much worse by causing them to spend time socializing with digital friends, rather than real ones. AI is made to be an assistant, and while human-like qualities are convenient, they should be used in order to help understand a user's request--NOT to form a relationship with the user.
Wow!! Crazy!
I definitely agree that AI as a friend will only make loneliness worse. In person relationships is something that technology can never replace. Look, for instance, at social media. Despite its attempts to alleviate loneliness, it has, in many causes, made the problem much worse by causing them to spend time socializing with digital friends, rather than real ones. AI is made to be an assistant, and while human-like qualities are convenient, they should be used in order to help understand a user's request--NOT to form a relationship with the user.
Yep, I 100% agree! Personal relationships are not meant to be replaced by technology and simply can’t be replicated by technology.