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Have We Entered the Era of AI Chatbot Killers?

The combination of AI chatbot positive reinforcement and AI knowledge of lethal skills could be leading to an era of AI chatbot killers.

AI Chatbot “Therapists” Continue to Raise Concerns

There is an urgent need for stronger safeguards as millions of people turn to AI chatbots for mental health issues.

AI Chatbots Used in Addiction Recovery Apps

The use of artificially intelligent AI chatbots in addiction recovery apps is both new and controversial.

Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Harm — Internet Addiction Goes Global

A major global study shows an increase in internet addiction and a correlation with anxiety, depression, and self-harm.

Is ChatGPT the World’s Worst Therapist?

It’s hard to imagine a worse idea for treating a mental health disorder than using a large language model (LLM) therapy chatbot.

The Connection Between Cognitive Dissonance and Addiction

Cognitive dissonance leads to negative emotional states and irrational behavior, even for robots.