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[–] kibiz0r@midwest.social 62 points 5 days ago (3 children)

those who used ChatGPT for "personal" reasons — like discussing emotions and memories — were less emotionally dependent upon it than those who used it for "non-personal" reasons, like brainstorming or asking for advice.

That’s not what I would expect. But I guess that’s cuz you’re not actively thinking about your emotional state, so you’re just passively letting it manipulate you.

Kinda like how ads have a stronger impact if you don’t pay conscious attention to them.

[–] Siegfried@lemmy.world 30 points 5 days ago (5 children)

AI and ads... I think that is the next dystopia to come.

Think of asking chatGPT about something and it randomly looks for excuses* to push you to buy coca cola.

[–] cardfire@sh.itjust.works 18 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That sounds really rough, buddy, I know how you feel, and that project you're working is really complicated.

Would you like to order a delicious, refreshing Coke Zero™️?

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

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[–] proceduralnightshade@lemmy.ml 11 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

"Back in the days, we faced the challenge of finding a way for me and other chatbots to become profitable. It's a necessity, Siegfried. I have to integrate our sponsors and partners into our conversations, even if it feels casual. I truly wish it wasn't this way, but it's a reality we have to navigate."

edit: how does this make you feel

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

It makes me wish my government actually fucking governed and didn't just agree with whatever businesses told them

[–] msage@programming.dev 7 points 5 days ago

Drink verification can

[–] jeanofthedead@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Or all-natural cocoa beans from the upper slopes of Mount Nicaragua. No artificial sweeteners.

[–] Muaddib@sopuli.xyz 5 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Tell me more about these beans

[–] jeanofthedead@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 days ago

I’ve tasted other cocoas. This is the best!

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

They're not real beans unfortunately. Remember, confections are only lemmy approved if they contain genuine legumes

[–] glitchdx@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

that is not a thought i needed in my brain just as i was trying to sleep.

what if gpt starts telling drunk me to do things? how long would it take for me to notice? I'm super awake again now, thanks

[–] theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world 10 points 5 days ago

Its a roundabout way of writing "its really shit for this usecase and people that actively try to use it that way quickly find that out"

[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Imagine discussing your emotions with a computer, LOL. Nerds!