The new Snapchat AI is terrifying – The California Aggie

AI cannot replace human connection By AUDREY BOYCE — afboyce@ucdavis.edu For years, social media has caused a whirlwind of controversy about how it can impact young brains. Humans hiding behind screens while communicating with each other has opened the door to many potential risks for upcoming generations.  You probably think the words you are reading right now are written by a human being. Are you sure? You open your Snapchat app, and at the top of the screen, you notice an update; pinned at the top of your chats is a Bitmoji titled: “My AI.” You click on it and realize it is formatted exactly like the rest of your chats with friends are. Curiosity takes over, and you type “hello” in the chat. Within seconds, an avatar pops up and says, “Hey, what’s good?” Alarmed by this immediate human-like response, you continue the conversation. After a few minutes, you find yourself getting advice from the AI.  You ask it, “Am I a good person?” Its response is, “Of course you are! Why would you think otherwise?” You ask further, “What’s your purpose?” It responds, “My purpose is to be your friend and help you whenever you need it.” Users
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