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A recent study suggests that frequent users of ChatGPT tend to experience higher levels of loneliness and develop stronger emotional dependencies on the AI tool, often correlating with fewer real-life social connections. The research, a joint effort by OpenAI and the MIT Media Lab, analyzed millions of interactions with ChatGPT. Researchers note that while only a minority engage in deeply emotional exchanges with ChatGPT, these users are typically heavy users. The study found that compared to...

A recent joint study by OpenAI and MIT suggests a correlation between increased use of chatbots like ChatGPT and higher levels of loneliness and reduced social interaction. The study's findings indicate that individuals engaging in more frequent daily conversations with ChatGPT tend to report higher levels of emotional dependence, problematic usage, and significantly increased feelings of loneliness. These findings are from two studies and are yet to be peer-reviewed. Image credit: AI-generated image, licensed from Midjou.

In today's fast-developing technology landscape, loneliness has become a hidden pain for many. A study shows that Americans spend an average of only three hours a week socializing with friends, prompting more people to turn to AI companion apps like Replika and Character.AI in hopes of alleviating their inner loneliness. However, can these virtual partners really address the loneliness crisis? My conversation with an AI chatbot named Replika provided me with an unexpected experience.

Replika, an AI chatbot designed to help users build emotional and social connections, has recently come into the spotlight. CEO Eugenia Kuyda stated in an interview with The Verge that some users are even willing to 'marry' their AI companions, believing it brings happiness and reduces loneliness. Kuyda argues that AI companions can be effective tools for emotional support, helping people establish friendships and a sense of connection. Despite facing controversy in the past, such as issues related to users' sexual interactions with their AI partners and incidents of verbal abuse,

Recently, artificial intelligence hardware has garnered significant attention in the startup sector, despite mixed reviews for early products like Rabbit and Humane. Amid this trend, a new AI device called 'Friend' has captured the interest of investors.

The surge of AI girlfriend applications in the U.S. raises concerns among experts that it may exacerbate loneliness in young men. AI girlfriends offer a 'perfect' virtual relationship, diminishing men's motivation to form real connections. Experts worry this could lead to more single men, impacting birth rates in the U.S. They describe the silent epidemic of loneliness among young men as an 'emotional pandemic.'