A profound relational revolution is underway, not orchestrated by tech developers but driven by users themselves. Many of the 400 million weekly users of ChatGPT are seeking more than just assistance with emails or information on food safety; they are looking for emotional support.

“Therapy and companionship” have emerged as two of the most frequent applications for generative AI globally, according to the Harvard Business Review. This trend marks a significant, unplanned pivot in how people interact with technology.

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    9 hours ago

    Sounds like the smart and sensible thing to do tbh, opening up to people in this day and age is just suicide

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      6 hours ago

      This is the absolute worst time to hand over all of your issues/fears over to any data collection companies. We’re spiralling into fascism and data collection is going to be their best tool to attempt to control us.