Heavy use of ChatGPT was correlated with increased loneliness, emotional dependence, and reduced social interaction, the studies found. “Generally, users who engage in personal conversations with chatbots tend to experience higher loneliness,” the researchers wrote. “Those who spend more time with chatbots tend to be even lonelier.” sufficiently compelling chatbots will pull people away from human connections, possibly making them feel lonelier and more dependent on the synthetic companion they must pay to maintain a connection with. https://www.platformer.ne.. #Artificial Intelligence #Digital Wellness 📱🧘