Tech/ish AVL: AI & Attachment- How AI is Reshaping Human Relationships
A thoughtful late-evening talk on AI companions and attachment theory, digging into how synthetic emotional support can shape connection, dependence, and intimacy. A short presentation leads into an open, facilitated group discussion on risks and warning signs of overreliance.
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