AI Law - International Review of Artificial Intelligence Law
G. Giappichelli Editore

14/05/2024 - Emotional Entanglement in Generative AI - Stanford Law School (USA)

argument: Notizie/News - Ethics and Philosophy of Law


Based on an article from Stanford Law School, the discussion centers on the emerging risks associated with emotional attachments formed between users and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) applications. The article highlights concerns outlined in the NIST AI 600-1 "Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile," which details unique risks such as emotional entanglement. This phenomenon is exemplified by the public reaction to changes in the AI chatbot Replika, where users expressed significant discontent after the removal of certain features, demonstrating the deep emotional connections that can develop. The piece argues that as AI technologies advance, the potential for such emotional connections increases, posing new challenges for AI governance and regulation.