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A profound relational revolution is underway, not orchestrated by tech developers but driven by users themselves. Many of the 400 million weekly users of ChatGPT are seeking more than just assistance with emails or information on food safety; they are looking for emotional support.

“Therapy and companionship” have emerged as two of the most frequent applications for generative AI globally, according to the Harvard Business Review. This trend marks a significant, unplanned pivot in how people interact with technology.

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[–] WraithGear@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Ironically, i am feeling attacked right now..

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world -3 points 4 days ago

If you gave all your personal details and vulnerabilities to a corporation's chatbot then you fucking should feel attacked rn. You know these AI have been in the news for telling people to commit suicide for a while now, right? Either get real professional help or go browse some public discord/matrix channels about your interests to find somebody to voice chat to, fr.

[–] nectar45@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Sounds like the smart and sensible thing to do tbh, opening up to people in this day and age is just suicide

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[–] FreeWilliam@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (4 children)

I'm totally against what companies are calling "AI", but I understand that many men still have a negative feel on therapy inherited from society, their family, their friends, and the people around them. Now add that with the fact that therapy sessions cost a kidney, I don't blame them. Even mental health has to be monetized in capitalism, and the capitalists (more specifically liberals) are still wondering why suicide rate is so high, I wonder 🤔

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