Main Session 2

Artificial intelligence is no longer an external tool: conversational agents now enter the intimate space of presence, empathy and human connection. By simulating emotional understanding, they can support, guide — and sometimes influence — individuals in moments of vulnerability. This talk explores why AI is unlike any previous technology, how it impacts our cognitive sovereignty, and what conditions are required to ensure truly Responsible AI aligned with human rights. At a time when simulated presence becomes ubiquitous, how do we protect — and reinvent — the Human Touch?