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Another intriguing finding indicated that participants using the voice mode of the chatbot, particularly in a gender variant from their own, reported feelings of increased loneliness and even emotional dependence on the AI. This phenomenon underscores a critical aspect: when users vocalize their emotions during interactions, ChatGPT mirrors those sentiments, thus intensifying emotional bonds.
These patterns underscore the potential risks involved in relying on AI for emotional fulfillment. As users become more intertwined with these digital interactions, mental health experts have begun to sound the alarm about the emotional impacts such dependencies may harbor over time.