PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — We all need emotional support at one time or another. Family or friends are often the first choice for help. Others may turn to a pet for comfort.
However, for many who are lonely, artificial intelligence may fill the gap. In a recent search, I found AI tools that have already been developed.
There is a value in AI, and it will only grow as we learn more about its potential uses. Those who have tested the tools say that the technology still fails to harness key human qualities such as compassion. It can be a tool, but certainly not a replacement for interpersonal contact
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