Some commentators have tried to frame this kind of chatbot dependence as “parasocial,” but that description falls short. Parasocial relationships describe one-sided bonds people form with real individuals or fictional characters who exist outside their influence. Chatbot dependence is not something that develops alongside or apart from an object of... See more

OpenAI carelessly developed a platform that cultivated unhealthy and addictive behaviors in its users. Many who have not experienced actual psychosis are experiencing a form of dependency. When the supply of their usual stimulus was cut, many of these people experienced an emotional crisis. While some have been met with ridicule, this is no laughin... See more