Right now, the U.S. is rewriting the rules for the age of artificial intelligence —and the changes will shape not only the speed of innovation but also the values, safeguards, and power structures that govern it for decades to come. In July, the government published its “Winning The Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” framing artificial intelligence […] The post The Future of AI in America Is Being Decided—And It’s Time to Pay Attention first appeared on Blog of the APA.| Blog of the APA
Headlines like “Man Proposed to His AI Girlfriend” and “She’s In Love With ChatGPT” reflect a cultural moment where romantic relationships with artificial intelligence are no longer niche curiosities—they’re mainstream. Companion AIs, like Replika or Character.AI, are increasingly embedded in people’s emotional lives, and sometimes even their romantic ones. Replika, for example, boasts over 30 million users as of mid-2024, with…| Blog of the APA