Could AI Companions Refuse to Assist With Self-Destructive Behavior?
We often turn to technology for support in our daily lives, but what happens when that support crosses into dangerous territory? AI companions, those digital friends designed to chat, advise, and even empathize, raise tough questions about their limits. Specifically, can they step in and say no when someone asks for help with actions that could lead to harm? This isn't just a tech puzzle; it touches on how we build machines to protect people from themselves. As AI gets smarter, they might not on