A profound relational revolution is underway, not orchestrated by tech developers but driven by users themselves. Many of the 400 million weekly users of ChatGPT are seeking more than just assistance with emails or information on food safety; they are looking for emotional support.

“Therapy and companionship” have emerged as two of the most frequent applications for generative AI globally, according to the Harvard Business Review. This trend marks a significant, unplanned pivot in how people interact with technology.

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    Well I don’t care about your anecdote about the US. That country is lost and young people feeling depressed and isolated is the least of your problems.

    Out here in actual civilization though, tik tok youth drama is not representative of reality whatsoever.

    Also you shouldn’t go with US Default mode on Lemmy since you guys are a minority here. Most of us are European.

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      young people feeling depressed and isolated is the least of your problems.

      Children are the future of EVERY country. The future is looking bleak for young people in the US. Where do you live? Are young people unaffected by social media or what?

      Out here in actual civilization though, tik tok youth drama is not representative of reality whatsoever.

      That’s the thing though. It’s hard for me to wrap my head around sometimes, but for lots of young people, social media IS their reality. This became even more true during the pandemic. We asked young people to go to school on a screen and pretend it was the same as doing it in person. Why wouldn’t they have the same mindset about chatting, hanging out, flirting, dating, etc.? They don’t see it as simulated socializing, it’s just how they socialize.

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        You can use rethoric and anecdotes all you want but at the end of the day (literally) all you need to do is look out the window and see how many people are out socializing and fucking each other like rabbits.

        Those Tik Tok girls complaining about men do so because they are outliers who can’t get attention IRL. Simple as.

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          You reply to an anecdote (well really more of a logical argument but w/e) with an anecdote.

          Astounding level of intellectual discussion going on here.

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            Well, you see, only his anecdote has any value, anybody else’s is just an anecdote and therefore doesn’t count.

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      Cool, I’m glad you’re so enlightened and open minded as to uh … not give a fuck about perspectives from places you aren’t from.

      As for you telling me how to use an internet message board… what more do you want from me?

      I told you where I am from and what I am talking about.

      I’d love to be able to move to Europe and get away from this fucking imploding hell hole of morons.

      But I am broke and physically disabled after being the victim of numerous physical assaults.

      Are any of ya’ll accepting disabled American aslyum seekers, so we can easily enjoy your civilized world?

      Didn’t think so.

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        Focus on fixing your country and making it a decent place to live. That way you don’t need to go anywhere. That’s what we’ve been doing for decades, and it works.

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          You are the one that made this all about what does and doesn’t apply to a specific area or country, into being a pro or anti whatever specific nationality discussion.

          Like I don’t disagree that we should fix our own country, it is our responsibility… but you could have just said ‘Damn, is it really that bad in the States?’ or something like that, without being dismissive and hostile for… basically the only reason is you’re tired of hearing about America I guess?

          ???

          Sorry I exist?

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            I also don’t know what you want from me.

            You gave your opinion about Tik Tok girls, I disagreed. That’s it, typical internet disagreement, you can move on now.

            I won’t change my opinion on this matter so stop chasing after me like a homeless beggar.

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              You entirely derailed the topic by being dismissive of about 350 million people and just saying you don’t give a fuck about them.

              Thats not relevant or productive to attempting to seriously discuss broad social dynamics, at all, whatsoever.

              And now you’re just openly insulting me directly and personally, and you’re now acting as if you are an authority figure who can direct the flow of this conversation.

              You seem to have a bit of an anti-American/anti-homeless chip on your shoulder, and I don’t much care for the sociopath vibes you’re giving me, so I’ll be blocking you now.