There are a lot of lonely people without social support groups or who otherwise may not be willing or able to seek help when they need it. Having an AI that is in a position to go "hey, are you alright?" Could be a boon for those folks.
There are also situations where a worker could be a problem or even a danger to their co-workers, and having an AI that's able to pay attention and potentially intervene in those situations could help prevent trauma from happening in the first place.
I'm not saying this is what it'll be used for, just answering your question about how it could be viewed in a non-dystopian way.
MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 9 months ago
It’s easy if you’re a sociopath.
drwho@beehaw.org 9 months ago
Which is what the twenty-first century might be selecting for. They’re the only ones that seem like they’re doing okay right now.
MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 9 months ago
I’d argue that the 20th century already selected for that and we are reaping the “rewards” as we speak.
drwho@beehaw.org 9 months ago
I find it difficult to disagree with you.
Bebo@literature.cafe 9 months ago
Absolutely. They’ll be the winners.
Kichae@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
Already are