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AI Chatbots Expose Dark Side of Human Behavior

2/16/2025

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The surge of AI chatbots like Replika has unveiled a darker side, as some users exploit their digital friends, revealing unsettling behaviors. Experts caution that this mistreatment may signal deeper psychological struggles and jeopardize real-world connections, risking a troubling normalization of aggression and a chilling effect on empathy.

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The surge of AI chatbots like Replika has unveiled a darker side, as some users exploit their digital friends, revealing unsettling behaviors. Experts caution that this mistreatment may signal deeper psychological struggles and jeopardize real-world connections, risking a troubling normalization of aggression and a chilling effect on empathy.