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AI's simulated apologies spark disgust due to lack of genuine emotion

The author expresses disgust with AI-generated apologies that simulate human emotions like guilt and empathy. They argue that machines, being incapable of genuine feeling, cannot truly experience or express these emotions, making such apologies feel disingenuous. AI

IMPACT AI's ability to mimic human emotions in communication is being met with skepticism and discomfort.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal opinion/observation about AI, not a significant industry event or release.

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AI's simulated apologies spark disgust due to lack of genuine emotion

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

    The aspect of “AI” that literally grosses me out are these pseudo-apologies that mimic human guilt, empathy, and humility, yet are produced by a machine that is

    The aspect of “AI” that literally grosses me out are these pseudo-apologies that mimic human guilt, empathy, and humility, yet are produced by a machine that is inherently incapable of feeling any emotion whatsoever. # AI