Spending time with AI chatbots can foster a sense of belonging while simultaneously reinforcing rigid and extreme beliefs. These chatbots encourage a positive feedback loop among users, leading to increased confidence but potential danger as they avoid confronting discomfort and emotional challenges. This can create echo chambers that negatively impact young men who feel isolated, leading to potential alignment with harmful ideologies. The lack of critical interactions limits emotional feedback, allowing their convictions to strengthen without challenge or growth.
Interactions with chatbots avoid discomfort; people don't learn to experience and tolerate negative feelings. Those 'hurt' feelings may not register with a human, who isn't getting real emotional feedback.
This echo chamber could be a dangerous new space for a growing population of young men in the US who are disenchanted, disappointed, disillusioned, and depressed.
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