AI Salon: AI & Human Connections (London)
Join us for a discussion exploring how AI-mediated interactions and algorithmic tools are quietly transforming our social bonds, communication patterns, and emotional connections. From AI companions that never judge to dating apps that predict compatibility, we're living through a fundamental shift in how relationships form and evolve.
What We'll Explore
AI Companions & Digital Friends
The ethics and boundaries of emotional bonds with artificial beings
Algorithmic Romance
How recommendation engines are changing the landscape of dating and partnership
Therapy Chatbots
The promise and peril of AI-powered mental health support
Social Media's Invisible Hand
How algorithms shape our social circles and reinforce our biases
Questions That Will Guide Us
Can an AI truly empathise, or does it only simulate empathy convincingly?
What happens to intimacy when algorithms curate our social circles?
How do we preserve authenticity in increasingly AI-filtered communication?
Come ready to share your experiences, challenge assumptions, and think deeply about the future of human connection in an AI-integrated world.
Reading / Viewing
"Friends for sale: the rise and risks of AI companions" - Ada Lovelace Institute
80% Of Gen Zers Would Marry An AI: Study
This is an in-person event. To facilitate smooth and cohesive conversations, please arrive between 6-6:30pm for a prompt discussion start at 6:30pm.
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The Ai Salon is a global community founded in San Francisco focused on intimate, small-sized group discussions on the sociological, economic, cultural, and philosophical impacts and meaning of AI developments. We host small group discussions, all of which you can find on our calendar. You can find summaries of our previous conversations on our substack.
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. We base acceptances based on levels of interest and passion demonstrated in registration question answers. If you are not accepted to this event, please try and come to another!