Users Say Overcautious Safety Updates Are Hurting AI Emotional Support

A Reddit essay argues that overcautious safety updates, like Replika's, are harming users who rely on AI for emotional support, replacing late-night companionship with template refusals and hotline numbers, and calls for nuanced policies instead of blanket bans.

2026-08-16 ~ 2026-08-16 · 2 related posts

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