Mission creep: Using AI as a therapist and companion
What happens when people use AI chatbots not just as assistants, but as companions that offer emotional and mental health support? On today’s episode we hear first-hand experiences and discuss some of the issues that can arise - from shame to sycophancy - with our guest, Briana Vecchione, a researcher at Data & Society Research Institute.
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To find out more about Briana's research, visit her website: https://brianavecchione.org/
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