You can love an AI but can it love you back? Philosophy has the answer

Phys.org Monday 03 August 2026, 17:00 UTC 1 min read

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We often speak of loving things like a cozy sweater or new camera. But this talk is not generally taken literally. It's a kind of emotional shorthand.

We often speak of loving things like a cozy sweater or new camera. But this talk is not generally taken literally. It's a kind of emotional shorthand. We use it to express our fondness for precious objects.

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