Pope Leo XIV warned against personalized chatbots that can replicate friendly or intimate behaviour.

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Beware of the AI chatbot that becomes more than just a friend, or worse, an emotional crutch. Pope Leo XIV has warned about overly “affectionate” chatbots, urging regulation to prevent humans from ...

Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.

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If you use AI for parenting advice, cross-check the information with human health experts, especially in urgent situations, ...

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A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.

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People using AI chatbots are experiencing unhealthy emotional attachments or breaks with reality. Now a group of affected people are turning to each other for support.

Congress hears alarming testimony about AI chatbots harming children's mental health, with experts warning of serious ...