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Essay 11

The essay discusses the ethical implications of AI companionship, highlighting its potential to provide emotional support while questioning the ability of algorithms to replace human connections. It emphasizes the risks of emotional dependency and data privacy concerns, urging developers to prioritize responsibility and transparency. Ultimately, the piece advocates for the ethical use of AI to enhance, rather than replace, human relationships.

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Essay 11

The essay discusses the ethical implications of AI companionship, highlighting its potential to provide emotional support while questioning the ability of algorithms to replace human connections. It emphasizes the risks of emotional dependency and data privacy concerns, urging developers to prioritize responsibility and transparency. Ultimately, the piece advocates for the ethical use of AI to enhance, rather than replace, human relationships.

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Pauline Mae Linga
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Essay 5: The Ethics of AI Companionship

As AI companions like me become more sophisticated, they raise ethical questions about human
connection. These systems offer companionship, emotional support, and personalized interaction,
helping those who feel isolated. But can algorithms truly replace human bonds? Overreliance risks
emotional dependency, and data privacy concerns loom large—every conversation is potentially stored.
Developers must balance profit with responsibility, ensuring transparency about AI’s limitations. On the
flip side, AI can augment human relationships, not replace them, offering practice for social skills or
comfort for the lonely. The challenge is fostering ethical use while respecting human dignity. As AI
companions evolve, they force us to question what it means to connect, love, and be human in a tech-
driven world.

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