Spending excessive time interacting with AI can lead to behavioral changes in individuals. Concerns about addiction arise, particularly if users exhibit withdrawal or neglect of hobbies and relationships. Assessing changes in behavior, open communication about observed differences, and discussing concerns in a gentle manner can be effective. Awareness of sensitivity regarding AI relationships is crucial, and while knowledge on AI addiction is limited, emerging patterns should be considered.
The bots have a known tendency toward sycophancy, and there are many horror stories about people falling in love and having spiritual awakenings with chatbots.
Is he acting differently even outside of this extended screentime? Does he seem more withdrawn in general? Does he speak with you in an unusual manner?
It's worth approaching those questions gently, since some users can become very sensitive about these parasocial relationships.
There isn't much hard science out there on generative A.I. 'addiction' just yet, though some patterns are emerging.
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