LLM users say constantly checking for “real humans” is becoming psychologically draining
nsaphra · x · 2026-08-04
A routine LLM user says repeatedly questioning whether they are talking to a real human causes real psychological strain. They describe it as feeling like living on the worse side of the uncanny valley, and note the habit has become part of their daily life.
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