In a recent discussion that brought artificial intelligence’s social impact into sharp focus, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt raised concerns about AI chatbots designed as romantic companions, particularly their effects on young men’s mental health and social development. “Imagine that the AI girlfriend, or boyfriend, is perfect… perfect visually, perfect emotionally. The AI girlfriend captures your mind as a man to the point where she takes over the way you’re thinking,” Schmidt stated during his appearance on The Prof G Show podcast with Scott Galloway. His warning comes amid rising concerns about AI technology’s psychological effects on vulnerable populations. Schmidt, … Continue reading AI Girlfriends Are Perfect but Dangerous: Eric Schmidt Warns of Risks for Young Men Amid 2M Chatbot Users