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  • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Social Sciences
  • Ethics

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  • The increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the development of companion robots.
  • These robots are designed to interact with humans in social contexts, raising questions about their impact on social connectedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential for AI companion robots to establish a new scientific discipline focused on social connectedness.
  • To highlight the urgent need for developing ethical frameworks to guide the creation and use of these robots.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of current AI and robotics advancements.
  • Review of existing literature on human-robot interaction and social psychology.
  • Ethical considerations in AI development.

Main Results:

  • AI companion robots represent a significant technological advancement with the potential to reshape human social interactions.
  • The integration of these robots into daily life necessitates a proactive approach to ethical considerations.

Conclusions:

  • The advent of AI companion robots signals the potential emergence of a new science of social connectedness.
  • The development and deployment of these robots must be guided by comprehensive ethical frameworks to ensure beneficial societal integration.