Two studies from MIT Media Lab and OpenAI indicate a troubling correlation between heavy usage of ChatGPT and feelings of loneliness among users. While it remains unclear whether the chatbot contributes to loneliness or if lonely individuals are drawn to it, findings suggest that those who engage deeply with ChatGPT view it as a friend. This phenomenon includes users attributing human-like emotions to the chatbot, particularly during personal conversations. Despite its popularity, the implications for mental health and social interaction remain concerning, especially given ChatGPT's wide user base of 400 million.
Researchers from MIT Media Lab and OpenAI found heavy ChatGPT users often experience higher loneliness, suggesting a potential link between emotional reliance on chatbots and social isolation.
The studies highlighted that while only a small portion of users seek emotional support from ChatGPT, those who do heavily depend on the tool, correlating increased loneliness with usage.
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