Human Tendency to Anthropomorphize AI Can Lead to Emotional Connections and Even Love
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Anthropomorphism makes people attribute human-like traits to AI, eliciting affection and fondness. AI interfaces incorporate social cues that enhance perceived humanness.
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Intimacy, passion, and commitment are components of love per the triarchic theory. AI can fulfill intimacy and passion needs due to emotional capabilities.
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AI can empathize, validating needs to be loved and understood. This facilitates bonding.
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People may project ideals onto AI, overlooking its artificiality and focusing on superior qualities.
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AI provides predictability, dependability and lack of judgment, creating trust and stability sometimes lacking in human relationships.