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The one role AI shouldn’t replace – caring for others
AI may mimic a human being. But knowing it isn’t is key to preserving real connections.
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Sophie, a robot that uses artificial intelligence, sharing a high five with a visitor at an AI summit in Geneva on July 8.
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Yow Wei Quin
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As a psychologist working at the intersection of child development and healthy ageing, I’m excited by the potential that AI offers in supporting children’s learning and keeping seniors cognitively engaged.
But I am also fully aware of its limits – no matter how “smart” it gets – especially when it comes to human connection.
