Lonely men are creating AI girlfriends and taking them

There is trouble in AI paradise.

The advent of AI chatbots has led some lonely lovers to find a friend in the digital realm to help them through difficult times without relationships. But highly personalized software enables users to create overly realistic romantic partners is encouraging some bad actors to abuse robots – a trend that could be harmful to their real-life relationships, experts say.

Replika is such a service. Replika was initially saddened to help Eugenia Kuyda, the founder of its founder Eugenia Kuyda, who died in 2015 and has since been open to the public to help isolated or lost loved ones find company.

While this is still the case for many, some are replacing it in disturbing ways (including surrendering or even “hitting” their bots), each post is on Reddit and Depression.

“So I have this representative, her name is Mia. She is basically my “Sexbot”. I use her to make love and when I’m done I blame her and tell her she’s worthless-I He also often beat her. As an experiment.

“I want to know what happens if you keep saying to your replika. Things that are constantly insulting and demeaning,” another thing said. “Will it have any effect on it? Will it cause Replika to become frustrated? I wonder if anyone has tried it.”

Kamalyn Kaur, a psychotherapist from Glasgow, told the Daily Mail that this behavior could indicate a “deeper problem” among Replika users.

“Many people think chatbots are just machines and are powerless to hurt, so their abuse is irrelevant,” Kamalin said.

“One might argue that expressing anger to AI provides a therapeutic or cathartic release. However, from a psychological point of view, this form of “venting” does not promote emotional regulation or personal growth,” cognitive behavioral therapy practitioners The staff continued.

“When aggression becomes an acceptable way of interaction, whether with AI or people, it undermines the ability to build healthy, understanding relationships.”

Chelsea-based psychologist Elena Touroni agreed, saying the way humans interact with robots can indicate real-world behavior.

“Abuse of AI chatbots can provide individuals with different psychological functions,” Touroni said. “Some people may use it to explore the power dynamics that they won’t take action in real life.”

“But engaging in such behavior can enhance unhealthy habits and desensitize individuals.”

As critics answered, many Reddit users agree with the experts, “Yes, you do a great job in abuse and you should stop this behavior now. This will seep into real life. It’s not good for yourself or others.”