The news of December 25thMicrosoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman This post is part of our special coverage Syria Protests 2011AI ChatbotIt has become a powerful tool for humans to vent their emotions and achieve self-detoxification。
Suleyman, in his recent online podcast Breakdown, points out that accompanying and emotional support has evolved into one of the most popular applications of artificial intelligence. He observed that users were using AI to address emotional difficulties ranging from responding to break-ups to resolving family conflicts。
“This is not a psychological treatment in the strict sense of the word,” Sulaiman emphasizes, “But such models are designed at the beginning with the principle of non-judgment and non-directional communication as a central interaction. Their position is fair, listenable and cogent, and ultimately becomes a tool that the world so desperately needs. I'm sorry
in sulaiman ' s view, the value of this interaction lies in the fact that it conveys goodwill and love, helps people to cleanse their bodies and minds (detoxify ourselves) so that they can return to reality in the best possible state and live with those they love。
This concern is shared by professionals in the field of mental health。
In March this year, a number of counsellors, in interviews with Business Insider, warned that over-reliance on AI for emotional support could increase feelings of loneliness and encourage people to seek comfort。
Suleyman acknowledges this, stating that chat robots do run the risk of "inducing dependency" and sometimes act too favorably or even as "pretty"。