A new study has revealed that people who spend more time with chatbots for social interaction or emotional support are more likely to report symptoms of mental health problems. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, highlights the use of artificial intelligence specifically for personal advice and support.
Elchi.az reports that Mass General Brigham researchers investigated artificial intelligence usage habits and mental health symptoms in a survey of more than 20,000 participants in the United States.
The main findings of the study include:
10.3% of participants reported using artificial intelligence “at least once a day,” while 5% reported using it “more than once a day.”
87.1% of daily users reported using artificial intelligence for personal reasons such as advice, recommendations, or emotional support.
Those who used chatbots daily for personal purposes were found to be more likely to show at least moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and irritability compared to those who did not.
“Dose-response” relationship and risk groups
The lead author of the study, Dr. Roy Perlis, stated that they observed a “dose-response” relationship, where symptoms worsened as the frequency of artificial intelligence use increased.
In particular, it was noted that users between the ages of 45 and 64 reported higher rates of depressive symptoms associated with artificial intelligence use.
However, no association was found between the use of artificial intelligence for work or school projects and symptoms of depression.
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