<p>The emotional system of artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly woven into the emotional tapestry of human society, prompting widespread discourse on the essence, technological frontiers, and ethical ramifications of emotion. In this study, the potential and constraints of AI replicating and augmenting human emotions is investigated. According to philosophical, psychological, and ethical viewpoints, the fundamental traits, moral dilemmas, and societal repercussions of AI emotional systems are discussed. Evidence suggests that the emotional manifestations of AI can provide emotional support to humans, especially in addressing loneliness and resolving emotional quandaries; however, these systems are essentially instrumental and devoid of authentic emotional depth and experience. As AI emotional systems evolve, ethical and social challenges arise. Humanity must define the role and boundaries of AI in the emotional sphere to ensure that its applications align with societal values and do not harm human emotional structures or social principles. We posit that a symbiotic relationship between AI and human emotions is possible, endorsing the measured use of AI emotional systems via technical and social strategies to complement, not replace, human emotional encounters. Furthermore, we underscore the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, the setting of ethical standards, and the exploration of AI emotional boundaries to achieve this goal. Through a comprehensive analysis of AI emotional systems, we aim to provide guidance for their future trajectory and application, ensuring that AI advancements in the emotional domain enhance the well-being of human society. We examine how AI, by trying to surpass human emotions, illustrates a general human habit of giving away or discharging one’s emotions when one faces internal emotional problems. According to this study, the main issue of having AI handle emotions lies in people’s overreliance on machines for emotional assistance and support. Supported by Kantian ethics, Buddhist metaphysics, and Nietzschean existentialism, we review and analyse the boundaries of emotional AI. Kant’s deontological imperative warns against using emotions as simple tools; Buddhist ideas about impermanence and attachment highlight the illusion that machines can be made human; and Nietzsche’s criticism of self-transcendence reminds us not to impose human values on artificial beings. Although emotional AI is technologically advanced, we believe that these systems have little or no independence and are not independently responsible. Their use worries many experts because of the emotional outsourcing and increasing separation in relationships related to this use. Ultimately, we suggest principles for safe interactions between humans and AI, emphasizing ethical design, cultural needs, and emotional education to reduce further problems when integrating these AI systems with real emotions.</p>

Tragic love: AI’s emotionless system and the absence of human emotions

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2025年12月26日

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Zhiwu Zhang

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The emotional system of artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly woven into the emotional tapestry of human society, prompting widespread discourse on the essence, technological frontiers, and ethical ramifications of emotion. In this study, the potential and constraints of AI replicating and augmenting human emotions is investigated. According to philosophical, psychological, and ethical viewpoints, the fundamental traits, moral dilemmas, and societal repercussions of AI emotional systems are discussed. Evidence suggests that the emotional manifestations of AI can provide emotional support to humans, especially in addressing loneliness and resolving emotional quandaries; however, these systems are essentially instrumental and devoid of authentic emotional depth and experience. As AI emotional systems evolve, ethical and social challenges arise. Humanity must define the role and boundaries of AI in the emotional sphere to ensure that its applications align with societal values and do not harm human emotional structures or social principles. We posit that a symbiotic relationship between AI and human emotions is possible, endorsing the measured use of AI emotional systems via technical and social strategies to complement, not replace, human emotional encounters. Furthermore, we underscore the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, the setting of ethical standards, and the exploration of AI emotional boundaries to achieve this goal. Through a comprehensive analysis of AI emotional systems, we aim to provide guidance for their future trajectory and application, ensuring that AI advancements in the emotional domain enhance the well-being of human society. We examine how AI, by trying to surpass human emotions, illustrates a general human habit of giving away or discharging one’s emotions when one faces internal emotional problems. According to this study, the main issue of having AI handle emotions lies in people’s overreliance on machines for emotional assistance and support. Supported by Kantian ethics, Buddhist metaphysics, and Nietzschean existentialism, we review and analyse the boundaries of emotional AI. Kant’s deontological imperative warns against using emotions as simple tools; Buddhist ideas about impermanence and attachment highlight the illusion that machines can be made human; and Nietzsche’s criticism of self-transcendence reminds us not to impose human values on artificial beings. Although emotional AI is technologically advanced, we believe that these systems have little or no independence and are not independently responsible. Their use worries many experts because of the emotional outsourcing and increasing separation in relationships related to this use. Ultimately, we suggest principles for safe interactions between humans and AI, emphasizing ethical design, cultural needs, and emotional education to reduce further problems when integrating these AI systems with real emotions.