Artem Rodichof on Empathetic AI and Its Potential Impact on Gaming and Society
Andy Leonard, and Frank La Vigne are joined by the innovative Artem Rodichof, CEO of Xhuman. Today’s discussion delves into the transformative world of empathetic AI and its potential to reshape our interactions with technology and each other. Artem shares insights from his groundbreaking platform, which creates custom AI personalities that can turn various media forms into interactive, human-like experiences.
We’ll explore the intersection of gaming and AI, discuss the ethical implications of deep emotional connections with chatbots, and consider how AI-driven interactions might alleviate loneliness and enhance human communication. Balancing technical details with ethical considerations, this episode underscores the dynamic role of AI in our digital future. So, stay tuned as we navigate the evolving landscape of AI-integrated worlds and the profound impact of empathetic technologies.
Show Notes
Highlights
03:24 Introducing Artem Rodichoff, CEO of Xhuman.
07:49 Eugenia trained chatbot on deceased friend’s personality.
10:21 AI bots mimic empathetic, encouraging coworker interactions.
13:35 User feedback improves conversation quality over time.
19:12 Characters as community managers, NPCs powered by AI.
22:08 Gen AI raised technology interactivity expectations significantly.
25:45 Future device interactions through natural language.
27:49 Devices now resemble Star Trek’s interactive computers.
33:36 Do chatbot conversations increase Gen Z loneliness?
34:46 Chatbots improve communication skills and social interactions.
41:07 Banned romantic chats impact lonely users deeply.
41:57 AI relationship changes can impact mental health.
47:20 Applaud effort; solving black swans is tough.
50:48 Social media amplifies our worst traits.
51:58 Addressing loneliness is crucial for well-being.
56:17 Exploring empathetic AI’s future with Artem Rodichorff.
Links
- Artem’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/art-rodichev/
- Ex-Human’s Website https://exh.ai
About the author, Frank
Frank La Vigne is a software engineer and UX geek who saw the light about Data Science at an internal Microsoft Data Science Summit in 2016. Now, he wants to share his passion for the Data Arts with the world.
He blogs regularly at FranksWorld.com and has a YouTube channel called Frank's World TV. (www.FranksWorld.TV). Frank has extensive experience in web and application development. He is also an expert in mobile and tablet engineering. You can find him on Twitter at @tableteer.