For
No feeding, no allergies, no animal suffering.
Against
It replaces real compassion with fake companionship.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“An AI pet would not only be more fiscally efficient, but it would be forgiving of people with disabilities”
“Imagine a pet cat that doesn't shed any fur, that doesn't need feeding, that still gives people the same companionship as a real cat.”
“There is more value in your pet being a real living creature you are responsible of.”
“I will always understand that a virtual pet is fake, using AI and code, unlike an actual dog I can hold.”