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India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
LinkedIn Cofounder says AI won't be your friend, you will be harmed if you pretend so
LinkedIn cofounder, Reid Hoffman and someone who is an active investor in AI, recently said that AI cannot be your friend. According to a Business Insider report, Hoffman shared his thoughts on the Possible podcast, where he warned people not to think of AI as something it's not. While many companies like Meta are working on AI chatbots that feel more personal, Hoffman said this could be harmful. 'I don't think any AI tool today is capable of being a friend,' he said. 'And I think if it's pretending to be a friend, you're actually harming the person in so doing.' He explained that calling AI your friend is dangerous because it changes how we understand real human said that friendship is not just about someone listening or talking to you. In his words, 'Friendship is a two-directional relationship.' He believes a true friend is someone who supports you, but also expects support in return. It's about growing together and helping each other become better people. He added, 'It's not only, 'Are you there for me?', but I am here for you.' That kind of connection, he said, is not something AI can offer, no matter how smart or advanced it comes at a time when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is promoting AI companions as a way to help people feel less lonely. He mentioned that many Americans have fewer than three close friends and said that AI could help fill that gap. These AI companions are now being added to platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and even smart glasses. But Hoffman strongly feels that this approach can confuse people about what friendship really means. He said that some AI tools, like the Pi chatbot from Inflection AI, do a better job because they clearly tell users they are just companions and not friends. Hoffman said, 'Helping you go out into your world of friends is, I think, an extremely important thing for a companion to do.'advertisement I think what Hoffman is saying makes sense in many ways. It is kind of true that an AI companion cannot feel emotions or really care about you. It can reply and even sound friendly, but at the end of the day, it's still a machine. People, especially kids, might get too attached and think of the AI as a real friend, which could be harmful. But on the other hand, for people who have no one to talk to, having a chatbot might still be helpful in some situations. It can listen without judging and be available anytime. Basically, while AI can be useful and supportive in some ways, it cannot replace a real friend. Human connection is still something only real people can believes tech companies should be clear and honest about what AI can and cannot do. 'We as a market should demand it, we as an industry, all MPAs, should standardise around it,' he said. 'And if there's confusion around this, I think we as government should say, 'Hey, look, if you're not stepping up to this, we should.''Even OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman agrees. He said in a Senate hearing that while adults might talk to AI for support, children should be protected from forming close personal bonds with it. When asked if he would want his own child to have an AI best friend, he said, 'I do not.'
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Reid Hoffman says AI can't be your friend — and pretending it can is harmful
Reid Hoffman says AI can't be your friend, and pretending it can is "harming the person." Hoffman warned on a podcast that AI "friendships" erode human connections. "I don't think any AI tool today is capable of being a friend," Hoffman said in a Wednesday episode of the Possible podcast. "And I think if it's pretending to be a friend, you're actually harming the person in so doing." His comments came amid Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's push to embed AI companions across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and even Ray-Ban smart glasses. Last month, Zuckerberg told podcaster Dwarkesh Patel he sees AI chatbots as part of the solution to America's so-called loneliness epidemic. He cited statistics suggesting that the average American has "fewer than three friends" but has the capacity for 15. According to a 2021 report from the Survey Center on American Life, 49% of Americans report having three or fewer friends. But Hoffman drew a sharp distinction between companions and friends, saying that blurring that line erodes what it means to be human. "Friendship is a two-directional relationship," he said. "Companionship and many other kinds of interactions are not necessarily two-directional. And I think that's extremely important because it's the kind of subtle erosion of humanity." He said his theory of friendship was "two people agree to help each other become the best versions of themselves," a dynamic that involves not just emotional support, but also accountability — something no chatbot can reciprocate. "It's not only, 'Are you there for me?', but I am here for you." Hoffman praised design choices like Inflection AI's Pi assistant, which explicitly tells users, "I'm your companion," and encourages people to spend time with actual human friends. "Helping you go out into your world of friends is, I think, an extremely important thing for a companion to do," he said. As tech companies race to deploy more emotionally intelligent bots, Hoffman argued for more transparency and regulation. "We as a market should demand it, we as an industry, all MPAs, should standardize around it," he said. "And if there's confusion around this, I think we as government should say, 'Hey, look, if you're not stepping up to this, we should.'" For Hoffman, the stakes are high. "I think that's a degradation of the quality of elevation of human life," he said. "And that should not be what it's doing." Hoffman isn't alone in raising the alarm on AI companions. During a Senate testimony earlier this month, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman voiced similar concerns about AI forming personal bonds with children. When asked whether he'd want his own child to form a best-friend bond with an AI bot, he said, "I do not." He said that while adults might seek emotionally supportive relationships with AI, children require a "much higher level of protection" in how these systems interact with them.
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Reid Hoffman says AI can't be your friend — and pretending it can is harmful
LinkedIn cofounder and AI investor Reid Hoffman is sounding the alarm on a growing trend in the tech world: AI systems being marketed as your new best friend. "I don't think any AI tool today is capable of being a friend," Hoffman said in a Wednesday episode of the Possible podcast. "And I think if it's pretending to be a friend, you're actually harming the person in so doing." His comments came amid Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's push to embed AI companions across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and even Ray-Ban smart glasses. Last month, Zuckerberg told podcaster Dwarkesh Patel he sees AI chatbots as part of the solution to America's so-called loneliness epidemic. He cited statistics suggesting that the average American has "fewer than three friends" but has the capacity for 15. According to a 2021 report from the Survey Center on American Life, 49% of Americans report having three or fewer friends. But Hoffman drew a sharp distinction between companions and friends, saying that blurring that line erodes what it means to be human. "Friendship is a two-directional relationship," he said. "Companionship and many other kinds of interactions are not necessarily two-directional. And I think that's extremely important because it's the kind of subtle erosion of humanity." He said his theory of friendship was "two people agree to help each other become the best versions of themselves," a dynamic that involves not just emotional support, but also accountability — something no chatbot can reciprocate. "It's not only, 'Are you there for me?', but I am here for you." Hoffman praised design choices like Inflection AI's Pi assistant, which explicitly tells users, "I'm your companion," and encourages people to spend time with actual human friends. "Helping you go out into your world of friends is, I think, an extremely important thing for a companion to do," he said. As tech companies race to deploy more emotionally intelligent bots, Hoffman argued for more transparency and regulation. "We as a market should demand it, we as an industry, all MPAs, should standardize around it," he said. "And if there's confusion around this, I think we as government should say, 'Hey, look, if you're not stepping up to this, we should.'" For Hoffman, the stakes are high. "I think that's a degradation of the quality of elevation of human life," he said. "And that should not be what it's doing." Hoffman isn't alone in raising the alarm on AI companions. During a Senate testimony earlier this month, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman voiced similar concerns about AI forming personal bonds with children. When asked whether he'd want his own child to form a best-friend bond with an AI bot, he said, "I do not." He said that while adults might seek emotionally supportive relationships with AI, children require a "much higher level of protection" in how these systems interact with them. "These AI systems will get to know you over the course of your life so well. That presents a new challenge and level of importance for how we think about privacy in the world of AI," said Altman, who became a father in February.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress beats Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, becomes India's second richest actress after Juhi Chawla, name is…, net worth is Rs…
The film industry has given us many iconic actresses that have created a huge benchmark with an enormous fanbase worldwide. Many names can be taken in this list who have established a gigantic reputation for themselves but there's one actress whose charm and elegance still hold a huge impact on everyone's heart, not just with her dynamic presence but also with her powerful personality. So, without any further ado let's identify who this person is.. The Dazzling Queen Of Bollywood Here, we are talking about none other than Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who recently garnered a huge round of applause as she attended the 78th edition of The Cannes Film Festival. Aishwarya also has managed to dominate the Net Worth section by surpassing many of the finest celebrities in the industry. As per the 2025s list, Aishwarya Rai stands at number 2 with an enormous net worth of 900 crore rupees, surpassing other leading ladies like Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif and Kajol. According to reports, she reportedly charges Rs 10 to 12 crore per film. As per estimates the actress was last featured in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan I & II for which she charged Rs 10 crore. She is also said to earn around Rs 6–7 crore for endorsing premium Indian and overseas brands. Apart from this, she has also demonstrated financial income by making strategic investments in various sectors. As per an Economic Times report, in 2021, she invested around Rs 5 crore in a nutrition-based healthcare company named Possible. Aishwarya's Iconic Walk At Cannes 2025 On the first day, Aishwarya walked the red carpet in a traditional saree, representing India's culture and heritage with a Sindoor on her forehead that did not just shake the media present there but also took the social media by storm. On the second day, she stunned everyone again in a dramatic sequin gown designed by Gaurav Gupta. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Upcoming Films According to reports, Aishwarya may feature in Mani Ratnam's other project after 'Ponniyin Selvan I & II' along with her husband actor Abhishek Bachchan. For the unversed, this will mark Aishwarya's fourth collaboration and Abhishek's third collaboration with the veteran filmmaker.
Business Insider
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian says he wants his 7-year-old to use AI every day, calling it a 'superpower'
Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian says he's all in on AI — especially when it comes to his 7-year-old daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. "I wholeheartedly want Olympia using it every day," he said on an episode of the podcast "Possible" published Wednesday. "I genuinely am so awed by the fact that super intelligence will be a commodity for her," he added. Ohanian, who is married to tennis superstar Serena Williams, described how he's already using AI to fuel their daughter's creativity. The investor and entrepreneur dug up some of his own childhood pencil sketches — even half-finished ones — and ran them through ChatGPT with Olympia to bring them to life. The AI turned his drawings into "full-color illustrations." "It was just so wild to see her reaction to it," said Ohanian. He and Williams also have a one-year-old daughter, Adira River Ohanian. Olympia still draws the old-fashioned way — with markers on paper — but now, they can "level up" that art together using AI. The pair can "make it fly through space," he said. "I want her to understand that this is a superpower that she should have," he added. The founder of VC firm Seven Seven Six also said he encourages parents to use educational AI tools like Synthesis to help with homework, which has been "going pretty well" for Olympia. "I still need her to know the fundamentals of reading and writing and arithmetic," he said. "But I want her to know that the raw intelligence part has been solved for her." "Now, it's going to be about her agency and her grit and her creativity," he added. AI for children Not every tech exec shares Ohanian's tech enthusiasm for their kids. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, for one, has said he doesn't want his baby son to form a best-friend bond with an AI chatbot. He said earlier this month that children should have "a much higher level of protection" than adults when it comes to using AI tools. Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt also said last year that AI could shape a child's identity and culture. He called on tech leaders to set safety standards. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, meanwhile, has said he doesn't want his three young kids "sitting in front of a TV or a computer for a long period of time." Still, AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life — even for children. Companies are rushing to add AI chat elements to their consumer apps and services, including ones for kids and teens. Tech giants like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google have also promoted how their AI tools can support learning. Some educators told Business Insider last year that they welcome the use of AI in classrooms. "Children in the future will only know a world with AI in it," Altman said in January.
