March 29, 2026
Governing AI Companions
My conversation with Dr. Raffaele Ciriello and Dr. Jessica Szczuka about their new papers on the risks and governance of AI companions | Edition #283
TL;DR
- AI is disrupting industries, and the AI, Tech & Privacy Academy offers training and resources.
- A conversation with Dr. Raffaele Ciriello and Dr. Jessica Szczuka focused on the risks and governance of AI companions.
- The discussion was informed by two papers: 'Not a Silver Bullet for Loneliness: How Attachment and Age Shape Intimacy with AI Companions' and 'Regulating Artificial Intimacy: From Locks and Blocks to Relational Accountability'.
- Key topics included AI companion regulation challenges, human vulnerability, emerging risks, and the future of human relationships with AI.
- Data on AI companionship is limited due to its recent widespread adoption.
- The conversation explored individual vs. societal perspectives and the concept of a duty of care.
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