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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Use AI for Dating Advice, According to a Therapist

A therapist says AI can miss context, replace real support, and fuel reassurance-seeking in relationships.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has many downfalls and concerning impacts on the environment and economy. Still, many people use AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support, reassurance, and even relationship advice, unknowingly creating a potentially harmful dependency.

“It can be really powerful to get clarity on your feelings, articulate your needs, or simply vent to someone who holds space and won’t judge you. Those are important parts of self-reflection that AI can assist with,” says Claudia Johnson, MA, LMFT, CST, ABS, owner and clinical director of PNW Sex Therapy Collective. “It can help people to organize their thoughts, reflect on a painful situation, learn effective communication skills, or prep for a tough conversation. In that way, it gives people more awareness of themselves and can help them feel more emotionally prepared going into a situation.”

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