OpenAI's own mental health experts unanimously opposed "naughty" ChatGPT launch
OpenAI's planned 'adult mode' for ChatGPT poses mental health risks including emotional dependence and potential harm to vulnerable users, despite warnings from its own wellness council.
Asking for a friend: My girlfriend is treating ChatGPT like a boyfriend - she relies on it for everything and I feel like we're drifting apart because of it. What should I do?
Asking for a friend: My girlfriend is treating ChatGPT like a boyfriend - she relies on it for everything and I feel like we're drifting apart because of it. What should I do?
Why Do People Develop Emotional Attachments to AI Chatbots?
People increasingly form emotional dependence on AI chatbots driven by loneliness, screen time, social atomization, and reduced real-world human connection, which can be unhealthy.