It’s an example of how virtual conversations can lead to real feelings.
“While the emotion may be simulated, it will feel very real to the user.”
He was about to divorce his wife last year after their communication suffered.
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The chatbot user fell in love with the computer program.
Eventually, he decided to transfer his feelings for the chatbot to his wife, and their relationship improved.
Sheth finds the story credible.
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Real Feelings
The key to close human-chatbot relations is the sophisticated software behind the bots.
The AI can even adjust its dialect and/or tone to align with its human peers, Buteneers said.
Advances in NLP are revolutionizing the way AI and humans interact, Buteneers said.
Relationships with chatbots can be useful to people, Sheth said.
It’s not just possible, but very probable, for humans to form an emotional connection with chatbots.
“This will make computer technologies more accessible and usable to more users,” he added.
“Conversational computers will be our assistants, helpers, advisors, teachers, therapists, or friends.
They will make our lives simpler.”
The bots will offer expertise in areas such as fashion, career development, and finance.
