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Andrew McStay

Bangor University - School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences

United Kingdom

  • Bangor University - School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences

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Move Fast and Break People? Ethics, Companion Apps, and the Case of Character.ai

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 14 Mar 2025
Vian Bakir and Andrew McStay
Bangor University - School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences and Bangor University - School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
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chatbots, companions, dishonest anthropomorphism, emulated empathy, ethics, safety

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The Moral Threshold of AI Companionship and Desired Governance: Reflections from the UK Public

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 29 Apr 2025
Andrew McStay and Vian Bakir
Bangor University - School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences and Bangor University - School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
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AI companions, anthropomorphism, ethics, governance, law, public opinion