Monetizing Attachment: Is the race for Artificial Intimacy changing how we relate to one another?

​Session Overview

​Monetizing Attachment: Is the race for Artificial Intimacy changing how we relate to one another?

​AI is no longer just competing for our attention- it’s racing to win our affection, trust, and loyalty. This panel will examine the business incentives driving the shift from attention to intimacy and the profound implications on human relationships, especially for children who are increasingly turning to devices for support. Experts will share evidence-backed insights and design principles to ensure AI systems could be built to deepen and encourage human relationships rather than replace them.

​Speakers

• ​Daniel Barcay — Executive Director Center for Humane Technology

• ​Zachary Stein — Co-Founder AI Psychological Harms Research Coalition

• ​Renée Cummings — Professor University of Virginia

​Human Change House

​How will children raised by technology change our society?

​The Human Change House returns to Davos — a space that has become known for asking big questions about where humanity is headed amid the race for AI dominance and the current impact to children. As technology continues to shape our world, it is imperative that we question the business incentives behind AI models and ensure that we use these systems to promote humanity’s best interests.