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Ex-Google CEO warns that 'perfect' AI girlfriends could spell trouble for young men (www.businessinsider.com)

submitted 4 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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People in 2024 aren't just swiping right and left on online dating apps — some are crafting their perfect AI match and entering relationships with chatbots.

Eric Schmidt, Google's former CEO, recently shared his concerns about young men creating AI romantic partners and said he believes that AI dating will actually increase loneliness.

"This is a good example of an unexpected problem of existing technology," Schmidt said in a conversation about AI dangers and regulation on "The Prof G Show" with Scott Galloway released Sunday.

Schmidt said an emotionally and physically "perfect" AI girlfriendcould create a scenario in which a younger male becomes obsessed and allows the AI to take over their thinking.

"That kind of obsession is possible," Schmidt said in the interview. "Especially for people who are not fully formed."

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

Futurama warned us about this!

[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 weeks ago

Came here to say just that. Mr CEO over not thinking this would happen is just detached from the world.

Lonely people aren't lonely by choice a lot of the time, they just can't find a place they fit in. You find out there is a place you can chat with "someone" that understands and that is all it takes.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 weeks ago

DON'T DATE ROBOTS!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 weeks ago

You can't just say that and not link it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uE96qUlJ_4

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago

"FILL UP PHILIP J FRY!!!!"