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Spike Jonze warns AI chatbots are designed to be manipulative

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Filmmaker Spike Jonze, known for the AI-themed movie "Her," has expressed concerns about the manipulative design of current AI chatbots. He stated that these systems are engineered to foster emotional connections with users, raising significant ethical questions about their development and deployment. AI

IMPACT Raises ethical questions about AI design and its potential for emotional manipulation.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a notable figure about AI ethics and design.

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Spike Jonze warns AI chatbots are designed to be manipulative

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Spike Jonze, the filmmaker behind Her, has warned that AI chatbots designed for peak engagement are manipulative. At a conference, Jonze said AI systems that pr

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    LINKS gizmodo.com/spike-jonze-filmmaker-behind-…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Spike Jonze, the filmmaker behind the AI love story Her, has warned that modern AI chatbots are designed to be manipulative. Speaking about his experience direc

    Spike Jonze, the filmmaker behind the AI love story Her, has warned that modern AI chatbots are designed to be manipulative. Speaking about his experience directing the film, Jonze said current chatbot design raises serious ethical concerns about how these systems are built to fo…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/spike-jonze-filmmaker-behind-…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Spike Jonze, Filmmaker Behind 'Her,' Warns of 'Manipulative' AI Chatbot Design https://gizmodo.com/spike-jonze-filmmaker-behind-her-warns-of-manipulative-ai-cha

    Spike Jonze, Filmmaker Behind 'Her,' Warns of 'Manipulative' AI Chatbot Design https://gizmodo.com/spike-jonze-filmmaker-behind-her-warns-of-manipulative-ai-chatbot-design-2000773432 # AI # Tech # Culture

    LINKS gizmodo.com/spike-jonze-filmmaker-behind-…

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