The article discusses a survey conducted to understand user expectations and preferences for AI conversational agents that can perceive, respond to, and simulate emotions. It was found that users preferred these agents in scenarios involving human interaction, emotional support, and creative tasks. Factors such as emotional reappraisal and personality traits influenced these preferences. The authors emphasize the need for adaptability and context-awareness in designing AI conversational agents.
Publication date: 23 Oct 2023
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Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.12459
