AI & the FUTURE OF LONELINESS
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Have you ever said “thank you” to Alexa? Or “goodbye” to a customer service chatbot? From self-checkout registers to digital menus and delivery apps, today there are fewer opportunities for a human to ask: “How are you?”
Integrating AI into our daily routines has sparked discussion over whether it has led to increased feelings of loneliness. After all, as technology develops and more jobs become automated, we have less contact with humans than ever before. One way developers are trying to combat this? Deploying applications of AI that can imitate the voices of loved ones.
So is AI making us more or less lonely? In this discussion, hear from experts who will talk about the effects AI can have on our everyday lives.
Speakers
Chloe Autio
AI Policy and Governance Advisor
Chloe Autio is a technology policy expert with nearly a decade of experience advising organizations on AI policy and governance. She helps clients articulate policy positions and shape their engagement.
Ron Ivey
Research Fellow, Trust and Belonging Initiative, Harvard Human Flourishing Program
Ron Ivey is a writer, researcher, and strategic advisor to business, governments, and philanthropies with a focus on the future of the economy, belonging, and human flourishing.
Emilia Javorsky MD, MPH
Director, Futures Program, The Future of Life Institute
At The Future of Life Institute, Emilia leads work on imagining and architecting futures that realize the benefits of emerging technology while mitigating risks.
Renate Nyborg
CEO, Meeno
Renate Nyborg is the Founder of Meeno, a relationship mentoring app powered by generative AI. She is the former Chief Executive Officer of Tinder, the world’s most popular dating app.
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