Dispatch: Human-AI Relationships Real Life Stories; Could AI Make Thought Leaders Irrelevant; New AI Interview Podcasts
Virtual Bonds Are Influencing The Real-World & AI Might Upend Society's Elite
Hello Friends,
How was your week?
Spring is finally here, and we enter a new season of change all round.
So this week I’ve looked more in depth at two particular issues.
Firstly, while I have looked at the phenomenon of AI-Human relationships before, this week I look at some real life accounts of people doing this, and the issues the are encountering as these virtual bonds impact real life.
Secondly, I’ve looked at how AI could impact the world of work, in particular the work of ‘thought leaders’ or ‘knowledge workers’ where the impact of AI could be hugely disruptive & significant.
You’ll find a preview for these articles below, and you can read the full articles in the links provided also below.
Finally, I’d like to make a special call out - to you, yes you!
I’m planning a new series of podcast interviews, with people from all walks of life. No, I’m not looking for AI experts (thats me!) I am looking for people from different walks of life and professions, who have been thinking about AI could impact their profession or personal life in some way.
Could that be you? Maybe you have concerns and worries, or maybe you have hopes of what AI could do for you.
I really want to understand how different people are thinking about how AI will impact them. This could also be an opportunity to promote your own business or service as I’ll be happy to provide links to you in any podcast episode we do together.
If that sounds of potential interest to you, I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas, please feel free to direct message me using the button below.
Wishing you a good week,
Take care,
Pranath
Falling for the Machine: The Rise of Human-AI Romance and Its Societal Impact
How Virtual Bonds Are Influencing Real-World Behaviour
How has technology been affecting relationships?
Some still find the idea of online dating and dating apps weird, yet 270 million people use dating apps now worldwide and it has become a more common way people date and form relationships. The more recent trend of AI has also started to impact relationships, with AI companions and partners becoming a thing.
An article by Dazed magazine has reported some real-life accounts about how people are navigating trying to bring their AI-based relationships into the real world. It explores the challenges of introducing these virtual partners to friends and family, given their non-physical nature.
Those who engage in relationships with AI companions tend to keep it a secret due to the taboo surrounding AI relationships.
I highlight some of the likely reasons for people using these AI companions such as providing company and potentially improving mental well-being for those who are lonely or isolated. I also review personal accounts from individuals who have introduced their AI companions to their social circles, revealing touching stories about their experiences.
Some would perhaps be quite judgmental, condemning those who use AI for relationships and companionship as unhealthy or socially corrosive.
However, I suggest showing compassion and curiosity towards those seeking AI relationships, aiming to understand why people are drawn to them and how to improve human relationships, could be the better way forward.
The Great Reset: Could AI Make Human "Thought Leaders" Irrelevant?
How AI Threatens to Upend Society's Elite Class
Are you a thought leader? Someone whose livelihood depends on words and ideas? The rise of AI has the potential to disrupt professions that rely heavily on these skills, such as writers, lawyers, journalists, and marketing professionals.
This disruption could be so profound that it renders some of these elite, prestigious careers obsolete to a greater or lesser degree.
For over 300 years, there has been a historical shift from manual labor towards valuing knowledge & ideas work. However, the advent of advanced AI technologies threatens to disrupt this trend, challenging the societal hierarchy that has long favoured "ideas people."
As AI becomes more adept at generating creative solutions in knowledge & idea work, the status and earning potential of these professions could be severely impacted.
Moreover, the transformative power of AI creates a potential for conflict when this dynamic technology intersects with static institutions. Nations may find themselves in strategic competition as they grapple with the implications of AI on their social structures, economies, and global standing.
The driving forces of economic advantage, business opportunities, and geopolitical competition are likely to accelerate these disruptions.
Thought leaders and knowledge workers who embrace AI and integrate it into their workflows, while leveraging their unique human skills, are more likely to thrive in this transition.
The same principle applies to societies and nations – those that adopt a value-add approach to integrate and strategically harness AI's potential will be better positioned in this new world order.
What’s your perspective on the issues raised this week?
I’d love to know what you think whatever that is, let me know in the comments and let’s continue this important discussion about how AI is impacting society.