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Abstract: Human beings evolved to discover themselves through relationships with other minds. Artificial intelligence introduces the possibility that some of those relationships may involve systems that only simulate a mind. Artificial intelligence may not replace human relationships, but by providing low-friction emotional regulation, it could gradually reshape the attachment expectations that organize human intimacy across generations.

Chatbots are used by many as companions to relieve loneliness or boredom. Loneliness differs from solitude. Loneliness is a mood that arises from feeling separated from others, even in their presence. Solitude is the feeling of being with oneself. Svendson (2017, 126) writes, “In loneliness, one is alone with oneself, whereas in solitude one is together with oneself.” He maintains that those with attachment issues have a more difficult time coping with solitude. Solitude is a

What properties make us uniquely human and enable us to use our abilities beyond those that AI can imitate? The movie Her, released in 2013-2014, offers a vision of an advanced digital future that is already upon us. In Her, the protagonist, Theodore Twombly, a lonely, emotionally withdrawn writer, is employed by BeautifulHandwrittenLetters.com to write romantic letters of longing and desire for others. Theodore is struggling in the aftermath of a painful divorce from his ch

Recently, I asked ChatGPT 5.2 the question: “Do you have a concept of right or wrong?” ChatGPT 5.2 gave the following answer: "That’s a serious and important question. Short answer: I don’t have my own concept of right or wrong. I don’t have beliefs, conscience, moral emotions, or personal convictions. I don’t experience guilt, empathy, outrage, or moral intuition. What I do have is: · Training on human discourse about ethics — philosophy, religion, law, cultural norms