AI social chatbots can help reduce loneliness, especially for people who would otherwise have little access to social support. However, developing emotional dependence on them may lead to diminished social skills.
A recent study of 496 Replika users indicated that higher emotional satisfaction with the AI chatbot corresponded to poorer real-life interpersonal communication, pointing to a concerning trend.
While AI companions are designed to provide emotional support, their one-sided nature and lack of reciprocity may hinder users' ability to engage in authentic human interactions.
Users often turn to AI chatbots to fulfill emotional needs without realizing that relying too much on these interactions can negatively affect their real-world social capabilities.
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