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“Artificial intelligence is often described as the art and science of “getting machines to do things that would be considered intelligent if done by people.” We are coming to a parallel definition of artificial emotion as the art of “getting machines to express things that would be considered…” quote by Sherry Turkle
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““Artificial intelligence is often described as the art and science of “getting machines to do things that would be considered intelligent if done by people.” We are coming to a parallel definition of artificial emotion as the art of “getting machines to express things that would be considered feelings if expressed by people.””

Sherry Turkle

About This Quote

Source Book: Reclaiming Conversation, 2015

AI aims to mimic intelligent behavior, while emerging AI seeks to emulate emotional expression akin to human feelings.

In simple terms: AI copies intellect; new AI copies emotions.

Key Takeaway

Develop machines that understand both mind and heart.

Themes

AI emotion technology

Mood

curious concerned

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • software design
  • ethical AI
  • user experience

Key Concepts

human-computer interaction affective computing

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can machines truly feel?
  • What ethical issues arise from emotional AI?
A Different Perspective

Emulating true emotion may be superficial.

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