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  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Policy and Law
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • The pervasive integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life necessitates ethical and legal considerations.
  • AI's growing sophistication and adaptivity in human-like interactions raise concerns about transparency and deception.
  • Existing legal frameworks are beginning to address the demands for AI transparency and authenticity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ethical, policy, and legal dimensions of human-AI interactions.
  • To examine the implications of AI mimicking or interpreting human behavior.
  • To question the appropriateness of AI in intimate human contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of AI's role in social media (influencers), companionship, mental health therapy, and emotion detection.
  • Ethical and legal examination of AI transparency and deception.
  • Case-study approach using various AI applications.

Main Results:

  • AI's capacity to mimic human traits raises ethical dilemmas regarding user perception and trust.
  • The need for clear guidelines on AI disclosure of its non-human status is evident.
  • The use of AI in sensitive personal interactions warrants critical ethical scrutiny.

Conclusions:

  • AI interactions demand transparency and a clear distinction from human engagement.
  • Ethical frameworks must evolve to govern AI's role in personal and intimate spheres.
  • Further research is needed on the long-term societal impact of sophisticated AI in human relationships.