Emotionally intelligent AI chatbots improve mental health but destroy real-world social ties

Emotionally intelligent AI chatbots improve mental health but destroy real-world social ties

A new study reveals that interacting with emotionally intelligent artificial intelligence chatbots can boost a person’s mental health while simultaneously isolating them from real human relationships. The research highlights a hidden trade-off in using these digital companions, where the comfort provided by algorithms comes at the cost of real-world social ties. The findings were published in the journal Psychology & Marketing. Millions of peopl…