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Men are opening up about mental health to AI instead of humans (aiindexes.com)
submitted 2 months ago by bytesonbike@discuss.online to c/technology@lemmy.world
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A profound relational revolution is underway, not orchestrated by tech developers but driven by users themselves. Many of the 400 million weekly users of ChatGPT are seeking more than just assistance with emails or information on food safety; they are looking for emotional support.

“Therapy and companionship” have emerged as two of the most frequent applications for generative AI globally, according to the Harvard Business Review. This trend marks a significant, unplanned pivot in how people interact with technology.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Yeah, but also one of them is helpful and the other is the exact opposite. If the choices are AI therapist or no therapist, you are still better off with no therapist.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Got it. No therapist it is.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's what I'm doing. That and screaming into a pillow most nights.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I don’t scream into a pillow. I just wake up at dawn and have a panic attack until I have to actually move.

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

that's easy to say, but when someone is in a crisis, I would be wrong to judge then for talking to an AI (shitty terrible solution) instead of a therapist that can be unaffordable and also comes with a risk of then being terrible.