
In April, a California teen took his life after confiding in a popular chatbot, ChatGPT. What started with conversations about homework help eventually ended with the teen seeking mental health support. However, instead of offering the therapeutic advice the teen was looking for, ChatGPT allegedly encouraged him to commit suicide. Using AI to supplement human interaction is not new. In a recent study by Common Sense Media, 72% of teenagers reported having used an AI companion before. This reliance on chatbots can lead to isolation, depression and, in severe situations, suicide. Tyler Jensen, an Iowa City-based licensed outpatient psychotherapist, believes that despite the development of chatbots, AI cannot replace human connection. “AI is great for a lot of things that are organizational,...






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