AI companion tells stories to aid memory recollection, boost confidence in people with dementia

artificial empathy is worthy of research. Millions of people have no one they can talk to about their problems. Millions of people rarely receive compassion from another human being. For these people, having access to an AI chatbot that can perform care for them may be an important contributor to their mental wellbeing. Esther Perel compares these ... See more

As we grow accustomed to the empathetic nuances of AI companionship, our capacity for cross-species empathy may also deepen. AI-guided programs could facilitate animal-assisted therapy, integrate biophilic design into our living spaces, and help us interpret and respond to the needs and signals of the natural world.

Imagine a world where AI not only... See more