at the end of the day chat gpt is a computer generating text it can not form a real relationship with you and keeps u engaged via validation and interaction. i think the harms of generative ai (environmental, mental, perception of the world, etc) can coexist w the fact that having an unbiased thing to talk to is cool. but it does not have the educational or human background needed to play the role an actual therapist would it can’t hold u accountable. there is more benefit to irl connections

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