Chatbots exacerbate a feeling of solitude already anchored in society

< IMG LOADING = "Lazy" SRSC = "/Sites/Default/Files/Styles/Medium/2025-04/Ant-Rozetsky-NS79TuyYVQ-UNSPLASH.JPG ? Itok = TMKWP" Width = "1300" Height = "840" Only "Class =" Lazyload IMG-Fluid Image-Style-Max-1300x1300 "SRC ="/Sites/Default/Files/Styles/Max_1300x1300/Public/2025-04/Ant-Rozetsky-Ns79tuyyvqq-Unsplash.jpg ? Itok = Golkqmfn "/ DR - UNSPLASH < P >< Strong > Mit and Openai researchers have revealed that the use of chatbots, like Chatgpt, could exacerbate solitude and social isolation, particularly among the already fragile users. The study shows disturbing signs of emotional dependence, while stressing that these tools, far from replacing human relations, act as simple “social snacks”.

< P >Artificial intelligence, artificial support, real consequences. Chatbots, supposed to be emotional allies, sometimes turn into witness to increasing loneliness. A study conducted by Openai and MIT Media Lab shows that even if Chatgpt can meet the expectations of a virtual company, it cannot relieve the social discomfort of users. Worse, it could worsen it, fueling emotional dependence in the most vulnerable. < P > as reports < EM > usbek & amp; Rica , the results of the study are striking: among more than 4,000 participants, 10 % of daily users have disturbing signs of psychological deterioration, such as the increase in loneliness and the decrease in real social interactions. According to the researchers, AI is not the direct cause of this loneliness, but it attracts more those who are already socially isolated, thus exacerbating their symptoms. “Technology works better as a form of 'social snack', but not as a substitute for human relationships”, concludes the study, stressing that the ephemeral aspect of these exchanges does not create any lasting effect on mood or well-being. < P >The question of the role of the creators of AI then becomes crucial. Are their tools designed enough to minimize psychosocial risks, or are they adding an additional weight to the mental fragility of users ? “Chatbots must be designed to offer a reasonable degree of valor and emotional responsiveness”, indicates the study. However, this responsibility is not based solely on the shoulders of technological companies, but also on the need to strengthen social support systems in the real world, or simply education vis-à-vis technology. It is not the AI ​​that will resolve human solitude, but real links. < P >< Strong > The article you liked ? It mobilized our editorial staff which only lives from your gifts. < Br > Information has a cost, especially since competition from subsidized writing requires additional rigor and professionalism. < P > With your support, France-Soir will continue to offer its articles for free & nbsp; we think that everyone must have access to free and independent information to forge their own opinion. < P > You are the sine qua non condition for our existence, support us for France-Soir to remain the French media which makes the most legitimate express.