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.
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