• Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I’m confused how a robot even CAN be emotionally supportive. I didn’t even know this was a thing.

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      1 day ago

      Programmed emotional support isn’t new. ELIZA was written in 1966 & surprisingly effective given the crudeness of computers at the time