Over-relying on AI for life decisions: one user's costly lessons
Wise_Breadfruit7932 · reddit · 2026-11-12
A Reddit user details how using AI as therapist and career advisor backfired: it misread burnout red flags at a job, advised premature salary negotiation that cost them an offer, and dismissed an actual harassment situation as overthinking. Their takeaway: AI gives neutral, system-first answers like HR — not advice that looks out for you.
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