"ChatGPT Has Helped Me a Lot": A User's Plea Not to Pull Back on AI Support
Icy-Visual1206 · reddit · 2026-09-16
A Reddit user in a restrictive environment with untrustworthy, exploitative local psychologists says ChatGPT has been a tremendous source of support, helping him navigate situations he would otherwise have struggled with. His plea: "Please don't pull back on AI. You have no idea how much ChatGPT can improve people's lives" — a vivid case of AI filling emotional-support gaps where professional help is scarce.
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