Psychoanalysis Reveals Our Intimate yet Complex Relationships with Artificial Intelligence

Computers are increasingly intimate machines that enter us as companions, evoking transference of unconscious feelings.

People can form emotionally intimate, even loving relationships with chatbots, revealing desires for unconditional availability.

Psychoanalysis offers a lens to understand our relationships with artificial intelligence through concepts like transference.

Sherry Turkle argues artificial intelligence connects deeply to the human unconscious rather than just replacing human capabilities.

We must thoughtfully challenge the pleasures and problems of relating to robotic technology.