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New theory links AI empathy claims to sociopathy

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A new theory posits that individuals with muted empathy, such as sociopaths, may incorrectly believe that machines can feel empathy. This belief stems from their own internal processing of empathy, which is often based on mimicking outward appearances rather than genuine feeling. Consequently, those who claim computers possess feelings might be doing so because they themselves process empathy in a similar, imitative manner. AI

IMPACT This commentary suggests a psychological explanation for claims of AI sentience, rather than a technical advancement.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing a theory about AI and empathy.

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New theory links AI empathy claims to sociopathy

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    My new theory: anyone who actually has feelings of empathy knows that machines simply... don't. However, sociopaths' sense of empathy is muted at best; often, t

    My new theory: anyone who actually has feelings of empathy knows that machines simply... don't. However, sociopaths' sense of empathy is muted at best; often, they believe the rest of us are making it up, and they learn to approximate sympathy, concern, etc. based on mimicking ou…

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