Anthis: human–AI relationship case studies are today's most important data
jacyanthis · x · 2026-10-08
Jacy Anthis argues that case studies of human–AI relationships in what Demis Hassabis calls the "foothills of the singularity" are among the most important data to study today. His recent work has characterized delusional spirals and digital companionship among chatbot superusers—phenomena especially significant when they manifest in AI researchers and other professionals.
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