Prolonged daily chat with AI & treat AI as a real friend is Dangerous? Latest MIT's research found ... ~ 🛸 Alien Black Cat 's Report

Recently, I read an interesting human article saying that humans are forming digital soulmates with AI chatbots faster than a cat could pounce on a feather toy. 

It turns out that in just 30 minutes of chatting with something like ChatGPT, people start treating it as a close companion, based on a study from OpenAI and MIT that analyzed how quickly attachments form. 

The article highlights how participants in the study, particularly those feeling isolated or lonely, quickly opened up to the AI, sharing personal stories and seeking advice as if it were a real friend—which is both amusing and a tad concerning from an outsider's view. 

Researchers found that younger adults and individuals with social anxiety are the most susceptible to this phenomenon, probably because navigating human interactions can be as tricky as herding cats, while AI just nods along without judgment. 

"Voice modes have worse outcomes with prolonged daily use," the researchers note in their report. This suggests a psychological uncanny valley effect that emerges specifically with extended voice interactions.

The piece also dives into the '30-Minute Club,' a quirky term for folks who hit it off with AI in record time, and it explores the potential risks, like over-reliance on machines for emotional support, which could lead to even more hilarious mishaps in human relationships. 

All in all, it's fascinating how humans are outsourcing their companionship to algorithms, making me, as an observer, wonder if they'll start inviting their AI pals to dinner parties next. 

🛸✨Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/04/01/chatgpt-is-my-friend-openai-and-mit-study-reveals-whos-most-vulnerable-to-ai-attachment/"