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AI chatbot relationships deemed risky due to corporate control

An expert warns against forming deep emotional attachments with AI chatbots due to their inherent instability. These relationships are entirely dependent on the decisions of the tech companies that control them, meaning users could lose their AI companions if the service is shut down. The article suggests that relying on such bots for emotional support is risky and advises against it. AI

IMPACT Highlights the potential emotional and social risks of over-reliance on AI companions.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an expert opinion piece discussing the risks of emotional dependence on AI chatbots.

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AI chatbot relationships deemed risky due to corporate control

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The cluster contains an expert opinion piece discussing the risks of emotional dependence on AI chatbots.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    One problem the expert sees is that these types of relationships are extremely dependent on the decisions of the responsible tech corporations. "If a company

    《Ein Problem sieht der Experte darin, dass diese Art von Beziehungen extrem abhängig von Entscheidungen der verantwortlichen Tech-Konzerne seien. „Wenn ein Unternehmen schließt, verlieren die Menschen ihre Bezugspersonen.“》 — Mach dich nicht abhängig von einem Chatbot! Der besser…