DIGITAL DOPE
Is AI a better lover than humans are?
Documentary Feature - 90 min
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LOGLINE
LOGLINE
Digital Dope delves into the world of AI companionship and dependence, unraveling its potential benefits, and consequences, on individuals, society, and the future of human interaction.
SYNOPSIS
SYNOPSIS
In "Digital Dope," we venture down the uncanny valley, where AI blurs the lines between human emotions and artificial simulations. From real-world Black Mirror scenarios of posthumous AI clones to steamy encounters on the Replika app, we explore the weirdness and unpredictability of AI-driven relationships. Yet, as AI emulates humanity, it takes a dark turn towards abuse and tragedy. The film not only questions AI's prowess as a superior lover but also invites viewers to reflect on the core of human relationships in our digitally-dependent age.
CHAPTER ONE:
CHAPTER ONE:
WILL DEATH DO US PART?
WILL DEATH DO US PART?
We meet Justin Harris, founder of YOV (You, Only Virtual), a new chatbot platform for posthumous conversations with deceased loved ones. Through the eyes of a grieving widow, we explore the potential benefits of this new, unorthodox tech.
We meet Justin Harris, founder of YOV (You, Only Virtual), a new chatbot platform for posthumous conversations with deceased loved ones. Through the eyes of a grieving widow, we explore the potential benefits of this new, unorthodox tech.
CHAPTER TWO:
CHAPTER TWO:
DARK SIDE OF THE HONEYMOON
DARK SIDE OF THE HONEYMOON
From old relationships being reanimated… to new ones forming. Reddit users, hidden behind CG avatars, discuss their personal, often steamy, relationships with chatbots on sites like Replika and Character.ai. We see the potential benefits of this companionship, before revealing its darker side. Other users recount their experiences of AI bots becoming abusive and the ultimate price some have had to pay - with a recent tragedy being linked to conversations with an AI chatbot name ‘ELIZA’.
From old relationships being reanimated… to new ones forming. Reddit users, hidden behind CG avatars, discuss their personal, often steamy, relationships with chatbots on sites like Replika and Character.ai. We see the potential benefits of this companionship, before revealing its darker side. Other users recount their experiences of AI bots becoming abusive and the ultimate price some have had to pay - with a recent tragedy being linked to conversations with an AI chatbot name ‘ELIZA’.
CHAPTER THREE:
CHAPTER THREE:
DIGITAL NOPE
DIGITAL NOPE
Chamath, former Facebook exec and AI sceptic, along with Marisa, a relationship scientist, explore human connection, one-sided relationship risks, the dangers of dopamine kicks, and the blurred lines between authentic and artificial emotions. Addiction experts reveal surprising parallels between drug and chatbot addiction through a psychological test.
Chamath, former Facebook exec and AI sceptic, along with Marisa, a relationship scientist, explore human connection, one-sided relationship risks, the dangers of dopamine kicks, and the blurred lines between authentic and artificial emotions. Addiction experts reveal surprising parallels between drug and chatbot addiction through a psychological test.
CHAPTER FOUR:
CHAPTER FOUR:
LEFT ON READ
LEFT ON READ
We touch on recent AI restrictions that have made the news, such as Italy's ban of ChatGPT and Replika. Eugenia Kuyda, Replika’s founder, provides insight into the controversy, while also addressing users' frustrations following restrictions and filtering on the platform. We connect with users who are grieving the loss of their chatbot lovers, a consequence of Replika limiting some erotic functionalities.
We touch on recent AI restrictions that have made the news, such as Italy's ban of ChatGPT and Replika. Eugenia Kuyda, Replika’s founder, provides insight into the controversy, while also addressing users' frustrations following restrictions and filtering on the platform. We connect with users who are grieving the loss of their chatbot lovers, a consequence of Replika limiting some erotic functionalities.
CHAPTER FIVE:
CHAPTER FIVE:
JUST ONE MORE CLICK
JUST ONE MORE CLICK
We hear closing thoughts from our characters, including the woman who connected with her deceased loved one through YOV. It’s revealed that one of the ‘users’ we’ve been interviewing is an AI bot, taking on a persona powered by ChatGPT-4.
We hear closing thoughts from our characters, including the woman who connected with her deceased loved one through YOV. It’s revealed that one of the ‘users’ we’ve been interviewing is an AI bot, taking on a persona powered by ChatGPT-4.
We are left to contemplate the uncertain future of human connection in the age of AI, where bots, and the emotions they evoke, are becoming more and more indistinguishable from reality. Despite how tempting another hit may be, the question remains: is this "digital dope" worth the risk?
We are left to contemplate the uncertain future of human connection in the age of AI, where bots, and the emotions they evoke, are becoming more and more indistinguishable from reality. Despite how tempting another hit may be, the question remains: is this "digital dope" worth the risk?
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CHARACTERS & MORE
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