A recent study by the MIT Media Lab and OpenAI reveals that reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT can lead to emotional dependency and problematic use. Surveying nearly 1,000 participants over four weeks, researchers found a correlation between overuse of the technology for advice and idea generation and a significant impact on users' sense of agency. Those who frequently engaged with ChatGPT tended to trust it as a friend, which could result in negative psychosocial effects, prompting concerns around cognitive dependence and self-confidence in decision-making abilities.
Users who often turned to the bot for non-personal conversations, including seeking advice or suggestions, had a higher likelihood of becoming emotionally dependent on it.
The researchers studied how technology overuse could lead to a loss of agency and confidence in people's decision-making.
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