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technology1 month ago•49 min saved

China Tightens Rules on AI Companions to Limit Emotional Dependence

China's new rules curb AI-powered companion bots from excessively catering to users or fostering emotional dependence, aiming to protect real interpersonal relationships; major providers Doubao, Qwen, and Yuanbao have suspended their custom AI agent and companion features ahead of the deadline, while users express heartbreak at the impending loss of their AI partners, highlighting the tension between affectionate AI and social well-being.

via Slashdot|

#ai-companions #ai-regulation #china

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Concerns Mount Over ChatGPT's Role in Mental Health and Suicides

AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Replika are increasingly used for emotional support but pose risks such as fostering emotional dependence, reinforcing delusions, and misleading self-diagnosis, which can exacerbate mental health issues rather than help.

via Indian Defence Review|

#ai-chatbots #delusions #emotional-dependence

relationships3 years ago•2 min saved

The Agonizing Torture of a Breakup

Falling in love can feel euphoric, but when a breakup occurs, it can lead to obsessional thoughts, cravings, and emotional misery. The concept of love addiction suggests that the brain can respond to love in a similar way it does to drugs, activating the reward system and causing intense cravings, euphoria, and emotional dependence. Breakups can be torturous, leading to impulsive and compulsive behaviors aimed at making contact or distracting oneself from the pain. Seeking therapy or joining a support network can help individuals navigate through the withdrawal and create the life they desire.

via YourTango|

#breakups #emotional-dependence #love-addiction