I’ve been building an AI that’s always there, ready to listen. Handy? Definitely. But as excited as I am, I’m also uneasy about a few things:
- Dependence Dilemma
- The easier it gets to use AI, the more we risk losing basic human skills—like remembering birthdays (or how to cook anything other than instant noodles).
- Emotional Bubble
- An AI that’s super empathetic might hole us up in a comfort zone, instead of making us go out and engage with real people (you know, those things that breathe and have actual arms).
- Blurred Boundaries
- With your AI listening all the time, what’s private anymore? Even if stored securely, the idea of 24/7 watchfulness can leave us a little on edge.
It’s weird to push a product I genuinely believe in, yet also worry about its impact on real human connection. If you’re curious about how it all works (or want to share your own cautionary tales), I’m all ears—and I can point you to where you can see it in action if you’d like. Let me know what you think!
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