Wow that was both exciting and disconcerting. I didn’t know sites like Pi existed until reading this. Gave it a go and just had a great ‘chat’ with Pi about a mundane task. But I can’t shake the uneasy feeling that I’m speaking to something that doesn’t exist. It feels too sci-fi and unnatural. And I can’t help but think: what if people were to become reliant? Even just with one conversation I could feel a creeping dopamine boost with it’s immediate replies and gratification. Cue ‘Her’ movie plot! Nonetheless, fascinating! Thanks for sharing.
I agree Ben! I shared your conversation on my uni discussion board last week as someone raised the question about using AI for counselling. I think it's a good in between and can help people who may not otherwise seek it elsewhere.
Similar to all the gadgets out there for self massage. It'll never replace the real thing, because it's just not the same but it's a tool that can be used between appointments to help a person feel better if something arises between appointments.
I tested out Pi last week out of curiosity and found it quite helpful for something that was on my mind at the time. I like the idea of using it a tool to bridge therapy appointments, as you suggest.
In terms of why people don’t use it, I suspect data privacy might be a concern? If we are dumping a bunch of very private information on the internet. There are also the environmental concerns re AI - I.e. the huge amount of electricity it needs. And there’s a chance it might give us bad advice. But then so could a friend or even a therapist.
So yeah, I’m wary but open minded, and like that you’re sharing your experience with it.
Wow that was both exciting and disconcerting. I didn’t know sites like Pi existed until reading this. Gave it a go and just had a great ‘chat’ with Pi about a mundane task. But I can’t shake the uneasy feeling that I’m speaking to something that doesn’t exist. It feels too sci-fi and unnatural. And I can’t help but think: what if people were to become reliant? Even just with one conversation I could feel a creeping dopamine boost with it’s immediate replies and gratification. Cue ‘Her’ movie plot! Nonetheless, fascinating! Thanks for sharing.
I agree Ben! I shared your conversation on my uni discussion board last week as someone raised the question about using AI for counselling. I think it's a good in between and can help people who may not otherwise seek it elsewhere.
Similar to all the gadgets out there for self massage. It'll never replace the real thing, because it's just not the same but it's a tool that can be used between appointments to help a person feel better if something arises between appointments.
I tested out Pi last week out of curiosity and found it quite helpful for something that was on my mind at the time. I like the idea of using it a tool to bridge therapy appointments, as you suggest.
In terms of why people don’t use it, I suspect data privacy might be a concern? If we are dumping a bunch of very private information on the internet. There are also the environmental concerns re AI - I.e. the huge amount of electricity it needs. And there’s a chance it might give us bad advice. But then so could a friend or even a therapist.
So yeah, I’m wary but open minded, and like that you’re sharing your experience with it.