Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned that artificial intelligence chatbots could increase loneliness among young men who prefer AI-powered “perfect girlfriends.” Schmidt, who took the helm at Google in 2001 and stepped down in 2011,

Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, warns about AI companions. He highlights risks of AI girlfriends. Schmidt expresses concern for young men. He links AI to social isolation and obsession. A recent lawsuit involving a chatbot and teen suicide fuels his concerns.

Humans are only just beginning to reckon with the implications of sharing our planet with synthetic entities more intelligent than ourselves. Life with AI will likely be the next chapter in human evolution, and, depending on our management of it, it could mean a flowering of human growth, a dystopia, or some mix of both.

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Eric Schmidt said the emotionally and physically "perfect" AI girlfriend may lead young male users to become obsessed with the chatbot.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned about the dangers of AI chatbots, particularly their potential to deepen loneliness among vulnerable young men. He highlighted the risks of emotional attachment to "perfect AI girlfriends" and called for greater parental oversight in the face of this growing concern.

As AI technology advances, Eric Schmidt raises alarms about young individuals bonding with chatbots, potentially increasing loneliness and social problems.

Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, said that "perfect" AI girlfriends could deepen loneliness and lead to dangerous societal consequences.