Interacting with AI is not scary
Talking to an AI on a website/app like character.ai is not scary because it's like talking to a person on omeagle who's first language is not english and comes from a foreign country. At first you may feel a bit uncomfortable and not be able to communicate effectively but after some time you eventually get used to it and are able to talk to them just as normally as you would with anyone from your country. All things take time for people to get used to and while many have a deep fear rooted in the unknown and what they don't understand, their own biases are the main source as to why they can't interact normally. This is perfectly normal and even I have had my moments like this, however unlike many I grew up always dreaming for a day where fiction would become a reality through the means of technology and I never stopped believing in it's potential and benefits that could come from it.
I'm also a psych major who recently graduated and I've learned that there are things like VR exposure therapy that have shown to seriously help people with their fear of certain social situations, and even overcome their fear of phobias. With this in mind I know for certain that with a moderation of calling AI using the app people can well work their way to gaining confidence in talking to people over the phone and get used to being able to have a normal social conversation.
What do you guys think? Also do you have a fear of AI and if so, why?
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