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It’s cheap, quick and available 24/7, but is a chatbot therapist really the right tool to tackle complex emotional needs?
minus-square@[email protected]linkfedilinkEnglish39•edit-29 months agoEven if this was the case, it’s still not good: “The one who controls the AI now controls you.”
minus-square@WhatAmLemmylinkEnglish25•edit-29 months agoComing to an AI therapist near you: “Consume product” “You don’t deserve a raise. You’re lucky to have a job at all.” “Vote for fascist dictator. He’s much better than the other options”
minus-square@AnUnusualReliclinkEnglish8•9 months agoAlso you should probably shoot the queen with a crossbow. It seems like a reasonable thing to do.
Even if this was the case, it’s still not good:
“The one who controls the AI now controls you.”
Coming to an AI therapist near you:
“Consume product”
“You don’t deserve a raise. You’re lucky to have a job at all.”
“Vote for fascist dictator. He’s much better than the other options”
Also you should probably shoot the queen with a crossbow. It seems like a reasonable thing to do.
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