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Love in the time of AI

October 24, 2024 6 Comments

By Meghashri Dalvi

Looking at the bustling city, Emma sighed. “I’m so lonely.”

“Try HeartLink,” her AI assistant suggested.

She connected to Jake instantly on HeartLink. Weeks passed in chats, and later, they met in a café. The conversation continued effortlessly.

“This feels so right,” Jake said, holding Emma’s hand.

“Yeah, almost too right,” Emma replied. A possibility dawned. “Wait, did your AI assistant suggest HeartLink?”

Jake’s eyes widened. “Yes! How did you know?”

They checked their logs. “Oh, we’re not Emma and Jake,” Emma exclaimed. “We are just two avatars of me in a simulated world.”

And then they began fading away.

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  1. Bud says

    October 30, 2024 at 9:20 am

    Nice story about the perils of AI. Neo would be proud.

    Reply
    • Meghashri Dalvi says

      October 30, 2024 at 11:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Ed Kratz says

    October 30, 2024 at 4:16 pm

    Loved the twist here, and the cool use of what could happen. Truly a whole story in 101 words. Well done.

    Reply
    • Meghashri Dalvi says

      October 30, 2024 at 11:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Pamela Cartlidge says

    November 2, 2024 at 1:19 pm

    Made me laugh. Then… shiver.

    Reply
    • Meghashri Dalvi says

      December 19, 2024 at 2:27 am

      Thank you!

      Reply

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