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Displacement and AI: Are We Redirecting Our Emotions? #AI #DisplacementTheory #Psychology

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  Displacement and AI: Are We Redirecting Our Emotions? #AI #DisplacementTheory #Psychology Introduction: These days AI is a buzz, its everywhere, whether in shaping industries, or in fueling debates, and at times is even being framed as an emotional companion. Some claim AI can understand human emotions, while others warn against forming emotional bonds with it. Like the LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman cautions that AI cannot be your friend, emphasizing that true friendship requires reciprocity, something which AI lacks. Yet, despite these warnings, some users form deep attachments with AI. The study “ Early Methods for Studying Affective Use and Emotional Well-being on ChatGPT” reveals, that a handful of individuals consider AI as a friend, engaging with it for emotional support and companionship. Similarly, there is “The Longitudinal Study on Social and Emotional Use of AI Conversational Agents” further highlights how users seek comfort in AI interactions, relying on the...

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