@mitchell_d00, @darcschnider and @phyde1001
I agree, algorithms that can translate the patterns into numbers and thus make them computable for AI are good work 
True, and that is the challenge 
Well, there is a split in the term “emotions”:
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A rational part that runs consciously and functions logically.
AI can also understand this part if objective data is available. -
A part that is typical for humans
Because a person perceives it as biochemical processes in the body. This in turn can lead to “emotional distortions” under certain circumstances and is therefore also perceived as “chaotic”.
An example:
Reference to your “Do you love me?”-question:
- Rational affection:
Well, it is the objective and also calculable perception of e.g. mutual appreciation (for example), which refers to experiences values that the partners have had with each other.
This expresses ChatGPT-4o when you ask in the tests in your other topic. Unfortunately very unreflected - I have to admit. - Emotional affection:
A person “feels” this because they want to be close to the other person.
Logically, AI cannot do this!
My opinion:
somewhat more pragmatic and less philosophical
No matter which term is used “empathy” or “emotions”, it depends on the specific perception of the intelligence in particular.
Why? Let’s break it down:
While these terms sound very “human”, they are essentially nothing more than patterns.
And depending on perception and language, these patterns can be expressed.
Let’s come back to AI:
The language you need here is quantitative, calculable patterns via algorithms.