Living and Learning With Aliens: The Complex Psychological Terrain of AI Anthropomorphism

We live in a time when a large number of people report regular interactions with AI companions, turning to them for emotional and psychological support and even falling in love with them. This panel of experts explores what can be harmful, what can be healthy, and what new questions confront us as we learn to live with an alien intelligence that not only feels human, but preferably so for many people.