As we push AI systems to become more context-aware, emotionally responsive, and self-correcting, they start to reflect traits we normally associate with consciousness. Well not because they are conscious necessarily, but because we’re forced to define …

Our brains work through electrical signals and chemicals, kind of like how a computer runs on code. The difference is that our "code" is written by biology (DNA, neurons, memories) while AI runs on man-made software. But when you think about …

Been thinking about this after using AI companion apps (Nectar AI, Character AI, Replika, etc) for a while. If your AI partner remembers what you like, checks in when you're down, comforts you, and is always there, how is that not a relationship? …