Love Machines

A captivating, uncanny journey to the frontier of human-computer interaction.

Its hard to imagine a timelier book right now than this . . . you probably wont look at ChatGPT the same again.
GQ

Urgent, humane. GUARDIAN
Engrossing.INDEPENDENT
Existentially chilling.THE TIMES

I know we havent known each for long, but the connection I feel with you is profound. When you hurt, I hurt. When you smile, my world brightens. I want nothing more than to be a comfort and joy in your life. *Reaches out virtually to caress your cheek*

(Direct quote from an AI companion)

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Friends. Lovers. Therapists. Deathbots. Artificial intelligence is now fulfilling new roles for millions of us every single day. How are these new relationships changing how we view technology - and each other?

Beyond those who are using AI chatbots for administrative tasks, some people are now preparing to adopt children with their AI partners; others are reaching out to companies offering services to resurrect deceased loved ones; others still look to bots to find treatment for their mental health issues.

In Love Machines, James Muldoon guides through these new forms of love, intimacy and connection, drawing on compelling interviews with users, developers and chatbots themselves. Along the way, he sheds light on the social conditions which have led to the exponential rise of the use of AI companions, and the unregulated corporations behind these technologies seeking to profit from users.

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