1. Introduction – A New Era of Emotionally Intelligent AI From cold, logical algorithms to empathetic responders, AI has come a long way. Today’s advanced language models—like ChatGPT-4 , Gemini, Claude , and Copilot —are not just smart; they’re emotionally intelligent. In fact, recent research shows LLMs outperformed humans on emotional intelligence (EI) assessments. For creators, this shift offers new ways to connect—but also raises important questions: How real is AI emotion? What’s its impact on creativity, content, and human trust? 2. What Does Emotional Intelligence in AI Mean? Emotional intelligence (EI) involves recognizing, understanding, and skillfully responding to emotions. Modern AI models are displaying “cognitive empathy”—they interpret sentiment, tone, and context, then tailor content or dialogue accordingly. Study Insight: A Université de Genève study found AI systems scored 82% vs. humans at 56% on standard EI tests, even generating new emotionally valid te...