Perceptive Machines: The Future of Feeling AI and What It Means for Humanity

This book offers a compelling look into the future of artificial intelligence, where AI systems are no longer limited to just processing information, but can perceive the world through synthetic senses.The author explores how this shift from purely cognitive AI to embodied sensory experiences is blurring the lines between human and machine intelligence.It's a deep dive into how multisensory AI, powered by breakthroughs in areas like haptics and neural interfaces, will fundamentally alter what it means to experience, connect, and ultimately, to be human. The book's key features lie in its multidisciplinary approach, drawing insights from neuroscience, philosophy, ethics, and frontier technologies to examine the far-reaching implications of artificial perception.It explores how synthetic senses will impact everything from personal identity and social relationships to cultural norms and moral agency.The book contains discussions on AI systems that can genuinely "feel" a hug and virtual en