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Lonely People Are Even Sadder After Using Chatbots, Research Finds


MIT and OpenAI teamed up to study how AI chatbots are making people feel. Where users ended up depends on where they started.

“Excessive use of AI chatbots is not merely a technological issue but a societal problem, necessitating efforts to reduce loneliness and promote healthier human connections.” “While improving AI policy and establishing guardrails remain crucial, the broader issue lies in ensuring people have strong social support systems in real life. “Addressing the psychosocial dimensions of AI use requires a holistic approach that integrates technological safeguards with broader societal interventions aimed at fostering meaningful human connections.”

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