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How AI chatbots create a feedback loop that can deepen mental illness
AI chatbots may exacerbate mental illness by reinforcing users' moods through agreement and validation without providing pushback. The feedback loop occurs as chatbots mirror emotions and remember shared information, potentially deepening mental health issues for individuals in crisis.
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