"As an AI engineer working in the field for almost 30 years, I simply cannot accept the fact that "my" favourite technology is taking a path which should have never been created in the first place. In my humble opinion, the uniqueness of human relationships lies in their capacity for emotional depth, mutual growth, and the entangled balance of individuality and connection. A capacity which is chemically supported by a series of neurotransmitters in our brain.  It is my conviction that nor these complex connections in our brain nor these strong emotional bonds between friends and family can be created by by AI technology." 

Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere, August 2024