I’ve been thinking a lot about where the ethical boundaries should be with AI girlfriend apps, especially as they get more realistic. One big question for me is emotional dependency at what point does comforting turn into encouraging isolation from real people? Another gray area is transparency. Should users always be clearly reminded that they’re talking to an AI, even during deep or emotional conversations?
Data privacy also feels huge here. These apps learn intimate details, how confident are we that this data is handled responsibly? And what about consent and personality shaping, is it okay for an AI to mold itself entirely around someone’s desires without any pushback?
I tried one companion-style app recently named Dream Companion that focuses a lot on boundaries and tone, which made me wonder: should ethical design be a baseline requirement? What lines do you think should never be crossed, no matter how advanced these apps get?
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