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The Rise of Artificial Self-Centeredness

AI-powered companions will fundamentally change the idea of “friendship.”

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Aaron Earls
Feb 13, 2024
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We can easily recognize the danger of robots trying to physically annihilate us, but we often don’t see the danger of robots trying to “befriend” us.

Thinking of the potential negative outcomes of artificial intelligence, we often picture a dystopian sci-fi future with robots seeking to destroy all human life. While we may…

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