{
  "id": 10960361,
  "title": "Thanks to AI, I miss the arguments we never settled",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/thanks-to-ai-i-miss-the-arguments-we-never-settled-10960361",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-30T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/09/30/ai-artificial-intelligence-llms-answers-conversation-arguments-relationships/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AI has become an indispensable part of my life. From designing menus to assisting with complex legal matters, the technology's capabilities are staggering. It's easy to see why I've downloaded and subscribed to countless AI applications, each promising to enhance my productivity and knowledge. However, with this newfound wealth of information, I've noticed a significant shift in how I engage in conversations with others. The joy of discussions that once lasted hours, filled with debates, arguments, and unexpected connections, has been replaced by quick answers from AI. When we first started using AI, it felt like opening Pandora's box, but it's now clear that it has also destroyed something I deeply value: the art of conversation. I fondly recall the days when my family would gather around the table, passionately debating various topics for hours on end. Those conversations were more than just exchanges of information; they were a window into each other's thoughts, filled with humor, frustration, affection, and memories. The answers we sought were often elusive, but the journey of discovery and the joy of navigating those conversations were what truly mattered. Now, AI has reduced those lengthy debates to mere minutes, with a simple question to ChatGPT providing the answer. While this may seem convenient, it has come at a cost. The spontaneity, the passion, and the personal connections that once enriched our conversations have been replaced by a smug satisfaction from confirming AI's response. It's not just about the answers; it's about the experience of exploring ideas together, challenging each other's perspectives, and learning from one another. The loss of these conversations is particularly poignant for me, as I recently lost a close friend to cancer. If he had died years later, after AI had become ubiquitous, I wonder if we would have continued to have those deep conversations. Would we have continued to challenge each other and grow from our disagreements? Or would we have simply turned to ChatGPT for answers? The conversations I cherish with my late brother were not just about finding the right answer; they were about understanding each other, laughing, arguing, and learning from our shared experiences. AI may know nearly everything, but it lacks the personal touch, the emotional depth, and the human connection that comes from face-to-face conversations. I am grateful that AI had not yet infiltrated my life before my brother's passing, as those conversations remain some of my most cherished memories of him. While I continue to embrace AI for its many benefits, I can't help but wonder if we've lost something more profound in our quest for instant answers. The pleasure of searching for knowledge together, defending our positions, and appreciating different viewpoints is a treasure I hold dear. In a world increasingly dominated by AI, I hope we remember to preserve the joy of human conversation, as it is not just a means of exchanging information, but a testament to the richness of our shared humanity.",
  "summary": "I love AI. I think I have downloaded – and subscribed to – almost every app known to humanity. From designing menus and helping me plan my new house to recommending my next book and polishing this article, AI is simply brilliant. Who among us has not uploaded a doctor’s report to Claude or ChatGPT or Gemini and asked for the results explained “in simple terms”? Who has not asked what to make for…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Thanks to AI, I miss the arguments we never settled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/thanks-to-ai-i-miss-the-arguments-we-never-settled",
        "published": "2026-09-30T14:00:00.000Z"
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}