Posted 1/31/2024, 9:30:00 PM
Millions Turn to AI Chatbots for Conversation, Raising Questions About Impact on Relationships
- 13% of AI chatbot users in the US, approximately 10.2 million people, used them just to have a conversation with someone
- Most people use AI chatbots for mundane tasks like searches, writing, summarizing, and getting ideas
- ChatGPT was by far the most popular AI chatbot, with 19% usage compared to just 4-5% for Bing and Google
- Some experts worry that people forming emotional bonds with AI could displace human relationships
- It's understandable people want to test chatbots' conversation abilities, but risky if done excessively