Sherry Turkle on chatbots as objects of emotional attachment and the risks of grieftech
PeterBowdenLive · x · 2026-09-26
MIT professor Sherry Turkle discussed AI relationships with Kara Swisher on a podcast.
- Chatbots aren't just competing for our time—they're becoming objects of emotional attachment.
- The conversation covered the appeal and risks of friction-free relationships, and why boredom and vulnerability matter for human development.
- They also explored the allure and dangers of grieftech: creating an avatar of yourself for future generations or a chatbot of a lost loved one.
The poster plans to attend Turkle's live Harvard event next week.
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