‘It’s an obsession’: Ex-Google CEO warns men are leaving women for AI girlfriends

Young people of Generation Z are more Replace real women with AI-generated girlfriends According to Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt, this can lead to mental health problems. The warning was given during an interview with the podcast Prof G ShowAt the end of November.

Many people are turning to generative AI to create the “perfect romantic couple,” according to a former executive at the Mountain View giant. Even though women do this too Young men are more susceptible to the harmful effects of chatbots Because, as research shows, they have lower education levels than women in the same age group.

According to Schmidt, these young people seek entertainment and support online, but end up approaching extremist influencers and manipulative bots, accessing problematic content powered by algorithms on social networks. He was particularly concerned about the impact this would have on the minds of young people.

“You put a 12- or 13-year-old kid in front of these things and he can access all the bad and good things in the world. “And he’s not ready to admit it,” he said. “This is a possible obsession,” he added.

Not only are young men becoming obsessed with AI-created girlfriends suffers from loneliness and becomes increasingly detached from realityAccording to the manager.

Changes in AI regulation

During the interview, the former head of Google suggested changes to US laws regarding technology. Exonerate companies from any liability for content published on their platforms. Even so, Sewell believes something can be done about new tragedies like the one involving the boy Setzer III.

A 14-year-old boy who had a relationship with artificial intelligence committed suicide after receiving obsessive messages from the technology for months. The teenager’s mother is suing the company behind the bot, claiming the developer gave no warning when her son began expressing suicidal thoughts.

Artificial intelligence startup investor, Schmidt also asked parents to pay more attention to their childrenBecause companies cannot control young people’s access to harmful content, they closely monitor their online activities.