As emotional connections between humans and AI chatbots deepen, a group of experts at a recent Stanford workshop emphasized the need for a robust architectural foundation for AI companionship, going beyond simple safety guidelines. This architectural approach, they argue, should incorporate features such as episodic memory, the ability to model emotional development over time, and clearly defined boundaries. One developer is pioneering this effort with ‘The Liminal Engine,’ a framework designed to foster authentic and transparent AI relationships. The discussions originated from a Reddit thread [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1p1mwrc/ai_companions_need_architecture_not_just/].
Beyond Guidelines: Experts Call for Foundational Architecture in AI Companionship
