New research from OpenAI shows that heavy chatbot usage is correlated with loneliness and reduced socialization. Will AI companies learn from social networks’ mistakes?

  • MagicShel@lemmy.zip
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    2 months ago

    It’s not sentient and has no agenda. It’s fair to say suggest that advertise themselves as “AI companions” appeal to / prey on lonely people.

    It’s not a scam unless it purports to be a real person.

    • Arkouda@lemmy.ca
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      2 months ago

      It’s not sentient and has no agenda.

      The Humans who program them are and do.