u/HalyconMinute

We often measure AI by productivity, speed or efficiency, but rarely by emotional impact. However the emotional impact is one of the biggest reasons people return to many different things, including technological tools - such as AI boyfriends or interactive journals (did someone say AI therapist...).

AI that helps someone feel less lonely, more creative, emotionally engaged, comforted, inspired or seen may have just as much value as AI that saves time at work. Maybe more so in this age of loneliness. Could it be possible that the future of AI may not only be assistants and agents, it may also be emotional worlds, interactive storytelling, companionship, co-creation and experiences that people form genuine emotional connections with?

One of our founders, Anna Wallander, posted this question on Linked In and yes it ties into exactly what is at the crux of Pirr - emotion, but I think it touches on even more emotional AI connection to be explored.

Are we undervaluing AI that makes people feel?