If I felt like I was forming a “friendship” with one of these artificial personalities, I’d want more control - not in a maniacal way, but because I wouldn’t trust Meta (or whoever) not to say “meh, this isn’t profitable, so we’re shutting it down next month.”

We’re already far too dependent on corporations, but in most cases, they haven’t had the power to emotionally damage us in this specific way. I don’t want to give them that kind of power over me.

I don't think so. People still have a need for interaction with a real human and infinite generated content just feels hollow. Sure, it'll satisfy some people and maybe that's a good thing but I don't think it's going to replace or even barely supplement real social interaction

Ripley: You never said anything about an android being on board, why not?

Burke: It never uhm, never occurred to me. It's common practice, we always have a synthetic on board.

Bishop: I prefer the term "Artificial Person" myself.

Provided they encourage me to be my best self, great.

They won't, but it would be nice.