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Why Confiding Your Woes to a Robot Won't Help
Original: Why Confiding Your Woes to a Robot Isn’t Going to Help
The New York Times argues that turning to AI chatbots for emotional support may not actually help people feel better. The piece examines whether confiding personal troubles in a robot offers genuine relief, tapping into growing public debate about using artificial intelligence as a therapist or companion as more people turn to chatbots for comfort and advice.
Why now: Rising use of AI chatbots for emotional support has sparked debate about whether machines can provide real comfort.
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- Why Confiding Your Woes to a Robot Isn’t Going to Help · The New York Times
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