Extended Chats With AI Bots May Pose Psychological Risks
zakkohane · x · 2026-07-17
A shared post highlights a psychiatrist discussing chatbots and mental health, citing data to suggest that engaging in long conversations with chatbots could carry risks.
The post contextualizes this viewpoint within a relevant New Yorker article, pointing to real-world concerns regarding the intersection of chatbot interaction and mental health, rather than just typical product user experience.
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