Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This essay discusses the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic human expression of emotions. Although AI systems have advanced greatly into replicating the external presentation of human emotions, including tone, facial expressions, and textual responses, they do not possess the inner knowledge, self-awareness, and personal experiences that motivate genuine human emotions. The paper explores the potential of technology and the ethical, social, and psychological implications of emotional simulations in AI, particularly in the sensitive areas of healthcare, education, and customer care. The study finds that AI has the potential to be an effective instrument in facilitating communication and accessibility, but it cannot substitute the rich, subjective experience of human emotion. There is a need to adopt a balanced approach to the use of AI so that it can be used responsibly and in a way that does not bring about any transparency and makes the users think that AI can truly feel or empathize.
Author: Rodoshi Paul
Topic: Emotion and Mood Recognition
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7220893500