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Men are opening up about mental health to AI instead of humans (aiindexes.com)
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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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[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This thing has been trained on social media. Is that really wise?

[–] Jiggle_Physics@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean, I know they fixed it, but LLMs once suggested jumping off a bridge if you searched for help with suicidal ideation

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"Having trouble quitting heroin? A little bit of heroin can really alleviate those cravings!"

[–] Jiggle_Physics@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean, that is basically what maintenance programs are :(

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I thought that was methadone, or did Trainspotting lie to me?

I'd like to thank a childhood of having no friends to offer me any drugs for keeping me away from a lifetime of addiction.

[–] Jiggle_Physics@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

It is methadone, but that is just a synthetic opioid. They say it is slower acting, and not as euphoric, but that all changes when you bang it. Some places will watch you take it though. However most don't bother, they just want the money from the government and give you the pills.