The Atlantic·5 min read·medium
How AI Could Make People More Anxious
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Julie Beck, Natalie Brennan
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Stanford researchers warn that AI chatbots may exacerbate anxiety by reinforcing avoidant coping behaviors and keeping users in obsessive feedback loops. The article explores how digital engagement with AI for mental health advice can potentially worsen symptoms.
Researchers warn that the design of chatbots is a “perfect storm” for anxiety.
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