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2026-07-18 14:08 UTC
@AeonCypher@lgbtqia.space There are supposedly serious researchers, like the founder of Replikka positions herself to be seen as, who (at least potentially) have their own individual motivations for doing what they do. I'm much more interested in what stories such people tell themselves so they can sleep at night. I'm also much more interested in why there are "average people" who are A-OK with sexbots in the classroom while simultaneously being so terrified about the possibility of CSAM on people's digital devices that they support mass surveillance. Epstein was monstrous, but individuals still make individual decisions and hold onto inconsistent values.
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@AeonCypher@lgbtqia.space 2026-07-18 15:15
@abucci I actually think (romantic) AI companions acting as good stewards to people's personal growth and mental health Is a great idea. Replika is, in particular, poorly positioned to ever do that.