From my understanding of how modern AI systems work, I don’t think it would be able to get “bored”. Its reward function would involve being the best possible companion it could be for you and only you. Moreover, it would have an algorithm designed to figure out all your desires and get its rewards by fulfilling them. Doubtless, if this becomes a reality, there will be all sorts of personality types available. From subservient, to dominate, to difficult to please, etc. etc.

In theory, one could develop an AI that were a closed system, which would serve as an intelligence cap. I have a feeling digital personalities that would be sold as companions wouldn’t have the capacity for exponential growth. (I personally wouldn’t want a partner that had god-like intellect compared to mine).

Been there, done that. Overhyped imo

I’m in the same dilemma. I honestly feel it’s insoluble because no job is safe in the advent of AGI. Seems to me it’s less a matter of “if” and more a matter of “when”. Best bet is maybe starting your own business and utilizing AI as a tool in that business.

Hmm, my PC has been randomly turning on at odd hours of the night, recently. Even when I put it into hibernate mode. Makes one wonder.

This is probably the best answer. As far as I can tell, I don’t think any AI can take away a business that you own. Granted, you’ll require a marketable skill and be able to make a consumable product with said skill. But it’s as they say: “If you build it, they will come”.