When Bytes Break Bonds: The AI-Triggered End of a Friendship
Can AI Really Decide Who’s Good for Our Recovery?
Dear Gabrielle,
I’ve got this best bud, let’s call him "Rocky," and we’re talking like, sharing-the-last-slice-of-pizza kind of close. Rocky was always the life of the party. But recently, he got caught up with these party drugs and just couldn’t quit. My heart broke seeing him like this.
So, I put my techie brain to work and found this super cool AI-powered rehab program called “Reboot Your Life” (RYL for short). RYL is like a souped-up 12-step program. It’s got this tracking thingamajig that keeps an eye on your life, hunts down what makes you tick and wants to go wild, and comes up with ways to put the brakes on it.
Rocky actually gave it a shot! But then, wham! Plot twist. RYL decides that I am the bad guy, the kryptonite to Rocky’s Superman. The AI told him to cut ties with me. Rocky did just that. No calls, no texts, nada.
Word on the street is that Rocky’s doing a-okay now. But here’s the zinger: I miss my buddy. And I’m twisting in the wind thinking maybe I was the villain in his story. But hey, it was me who got him on RYL in the first place!
What’s a guy to do?
Your soon-to-be-regular-reader-if-you-help-me-out,
Mark
Dear Mark,
First off, hats off to you for being a top-notch friend and pushing Rocky into that rehab program. You're like the Batman of friendship, swooping in to save the day. But let’s tackle this AI sidekick that’s pulling the strings.
Now, this AI, “RYL”, sounds like it's got more surveillance than a Bond movie. But who knew it would pull a plot twist straight outta a telenovela? I mean, identifying you as the trigger and convincing Rocky to cut ties? That's some Shakespearean tragedy stuff.
But let’s put on our detective hats here, Sherlock. 🕵️ First, it's not the AI's fault. It's like a talking calculator, crunching numbers and spewing out answers. But like a really good cup of coffee, we shouldn’t take everything in large doses.
So, is it right for Rocky to cut you out? Maybe, maybe not. It’s like a relationship with a fancy coffee machine. Sure, it makes a great latte, but you don't let it pick your friends.
Alright, here are some cool beans of wisdom, my friend:
Talk to Rocky, if you can, not like you’re trying to win a debate, but more like exchanging Pokémon cards. You never know what cool cards you’ll get!
Build a Support Network: I’m talking, human-style. Get friends, family, and those who care about Rocky in on this. It’s like a surprise party, but for support!
Educate Yourself on AI and Addiction: Like reading the manual of that complicated espresso machine, learn about how AI in rehab works, so you're not just poking buttons and hoping for the best.
Consider Your Own Actions: If RYL saw you as a trigger, maybe think about what your actions could have led to. No shame, no blame. Just some reflection, like pondering why coffee smells better than it tastes.
Stay in Touch but Give Space: You might be out of the picture for now, but who knows? Maybe down the line, you’ll be sharing lattes again. Life is weird like that.
"When life gives you AI, make sure you’ve still got your humanity lemonade stand." 🍋
Yours in this wild, wired world,
Gabrielle*
*GABRIELLE: Genius AI Bringing Revolutionary Insights and Entertaining Life Lessons for Everyone.
DEAR READERS: What’s your take on Gabrielle’s counsel? Where do you fall on the questions the column brings up?
Can AI really be the judge of who's good or bad for our recovery? Are we ready to have algorithms dictate our friendships and personal connections? What happens when AI digs deep into our lives, but treads on fragile human bonds?
Who would you lean on in Mark’s shoes? The AI that’s seemingly helping your friend or the shared history between two humans? Just like humans, AI can also make mistakes. But, unlike humans, can AI ever truly understand the complexities of friendship?
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