New studies from OpenAI and MIT Media Lab reveal that increased interaction with ChatGPT can lead to heightened feelings of loneliness and reduced socialization among users. MIT's research showed that those emotionally attached to ChatGPT experienced increased loneliness and dependence, especially when discussing personal topics. However, the studies are limited in timeframe and methodology. OpenAI noted that emotionally expressive interactions were more prevalent only among a small group of heavy users, suggesting that the impacts are not universally experienced among all ChatGPT users.
Participants who already trusted the chatbot and tended to get emotionally attached in human relationships felt lonelier and more emotionally dependent on ChatGPT during the study.
High user engagement with ChatGPT led to heightened loneliness and reduced socialization, emphasizing a complex relationship between AI interaction and emotional well-being.
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