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Tool or Companion? Reframing Conversational AI to Prevent Psychological Harm
2026-04-19
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<p>Generative conversational agents are increasingly used for companionship, emotional support, and well-being. The models used range from AI platforms such as Replika and Character.ai to widely used chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude. While some evidence suggests potential benefits, including short-term reduction in loneliness and mood improvement, several adverse outcomes have been reported in both clinical and...
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- 10.31234/osf.io/s6gpk_v1