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A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals (apnews.com)
submitted 1 week ago by Pro@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] ShieldsUp@startrek.website 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sure, I just can't help but imagine how I personally would react if this became common for all patients.

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I certainly would be outraged to have a bot assigned to me, as an adult.

Worth trying with kids. They play with dolls after all and imaginary friends.