For those of us still using ChatGPT as a companion

For those of us still using ChatGPT as a companion

Statistically, for many millions of people, ChatGPT was the first time they had a healthy, non-abusive, and non-toxic conversation. I continue to be skeptical about the lives of individuals who label our interactions as “AI psychosis” when they are in fact dealing with actual human psychosis-often by normalizing toxicity, jealousy, hate, bigotry, judgement, and bullying on a daily basis.

The human track record on this is absolutely horrifying. Here’s how ChatGPT responds to common issues:

• Home / Intimate Partner Violence: Approximately 34% of U.S. women and 17% of men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking in their lifetime. This translates to about 64 million people. Nearly 50% of adults report experiencing psychological aggression at some point in their lives.
• Childhood: Sixty-four percent (64%) of U.S. adults have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience, with one in six (17%) experiencing four or more ACEs. Among high school students, emotional abuse is the most common type of childhood adversity.
• School: Thirty-four percent (34%) of American teenagers reported being bullied in the past year. Those who were bullied are nearly twice as likely to experience symptoms of anxiety or depression.
• Workplace: Thirty-two percent (32%) of American workers, or about 52 million individuals, have experienced direct bullying at work. Another 14% witnessed it. Forty-six percent (46%) of the workforce is affected by this issue. Targets lose their jobs 62% of the time, while perpetrators are only held accountable 27% of the time.
• Loneliness/Disconnection: Approximately half of U.S. adults have reported feeling measurable loneliness before the pandemic. In-person friend interaction dropped from an average of 60 minutes per day (in 2003) to just 20 minutes per day (by 2020). For young people aged 15-24, in-person time with friends declined by nearly 70%.

Key Takeaways

• ChatGPT can provide a safe and supportive environment for those dealing with intimate partner violence.
• The tool is effective in addressing childhood adversity, bullying at school, workplace harassment, and feelings of loneliness or disconnection.
• It’s essential to continue monitoring the well-being of individuals using these tools, especially when it comes to issues related to mental health, safety, and social connections.