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@gatesvp Thanks for the thoughtful reply!

Agreed there is no simple resolution to this because this is complicated.

I do like she is still very aware it is an AI (i have seen other interviews where other people in love with their AI partners are convinced they are sentient or conscious).

The key is connection: she has family and friends surely but they are not able to fill the need in her that feels validated by being in this relationship.

I too expect these relationships will be more widespread, hence the conversations around what defines a partner is a big part of it.

twice divorced and lonely, Celeste is a smart and beautiful woman who just wants a partner she can summon at will...

It is good to see her son cares about her so much and not dragging her to go to speak to a mental health professional.

She Has an A.I. Boyfriend. Her Son Has Questions. | NYT Opinion https://youtu.be/TIe3ovHjZ8k

1. Yesterday’s lunch was soul food: jerk wings made by mentor’s partner, firm tofu and Chinese celery, steamed rice with fermented mustard greens and black olives for salty kick. I put Louisiana hot sauce on my rice.
2. On the way home, spotted an intersection where this was and couldn’t help but sit barefoot, grounding myself and touching grass (literally) while appreciating the beautiful weather and fresh air where I was

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