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While digital twins and AI assistants promise immense utility, they also pose significant ethical concerns. A pressing issue is whether reliance on AI might lead to reduced genuine human interaction, fostering isolation or superficial connections. History offers cautionary tales, like social media's unintended consequences—loneliness, misinformation, and polarization—that demonstrate the importance of mindful integration.
Outsourcing social and emotional interactions to AI could diminish authentic human experiences. For example, delegating personal conversations or emotional support to chatbots might have unforeseen psychological effects. Therefore, society must deliberate on what aspects of human life should remain inherently human and resistant to automation.