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Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds (arstechnica.com)
submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] Lost_My_Mind 20 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm confused how a robot even CAN be emotionally supportive. I didn't even know this was a thing.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

You should go watch Big Hero 6, then. You'll get a very good idea of how a robot can be supportive.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Programmed emotional support isn't new. ELIZA was written in 1966 & surprisingly effective given the crudeness of computers at the time