Can computers feel eros? Or philia? Or agape? Can computers feel anything at all? (I’ll tell you ChatGPT’s answer to that on today’s show.) Well, it’s increasingly clear that humans can and do feel at least some of these types of love toward Artificial Intelligence, regardless of how the AI feels in return. Is the increasing ubiquity of virtual girlfriends more than just a commentary on how men will create porn out of every available thing? What are the spiritual implications of this phenomenon, if any? After our off-format week discussing the different aspects of love in recognition of Valentine’s Day, our A.I. Update this week looks at “Digital Love in the Digital Age.” Thanks to all of you who joined our community at somethingshappeninghere.locals.com; and if you haven’t yet, it’s not too late! Welcome to our final show of the week. I’m Steve Hicks.
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