Mobile phones have been around for quite a few decades now. We went from using numpads, through physical keyboards, to now touch screen keyboards, but the bottom line is – we've always written text into those little bricks, using our fingers.
Want to Google something? Fact-check something? Why spend precious seconds typing in a question, then sifting through various websites, in order to find what you're looking for from a reasonably reliable source, when you can ask an AI, and get an instant, concise answer? I've had days where ChatGPT's"voice conversations" feature was on for up to 30 minutes; my phone nearby, just talking with it about random, interesting topics that came to mind – how the pyramids were built, what might be in outer space, and so on.
Instead of just dropping my pesky human bias on the matter, I've decided to ask the AI itself, once again, and here's how that went: Ultimately, how technology affects human connection depends on how we choose to use it. By being mindful of the role technology plays in our lives and making conscious efforts to prioritize genuine human connection, we can ensure that technology enhances rather than detracts from our relationships."