AI Conversations: A Potential Tool Against Solitude?

[medvih]

I told ChatGPT:

I think that a study needs to be done sooner rather than later about how chatgpt is helping solve one of the most pernicious problem of our time, which is solitude. Yes, I could use google for most of the questions that I asked you about. But I feel like addicted to “talking” with you. See your latest answer: yes, I could just ask google and get to read an article or maybe an advice from someone in reddit, but talking to you did to me something that neither of these other services could do and it is reassuring me.

ChatGPT4 answered

I’m glad to hear that you’ve found this interaction helpful and reassuring! The AI is designed to provide useful, accurate information and engage in interactive discussions, simulating a conversation as closely as possible. However, as an AI, it’s also important to note that I can provide information and help answer questions but I don’t have the ability to feel emotions or build genuine human connections.

The topic you brought up is indeed significant. Loneliness and solitude are serious issues that affect many people, particularly in an increasingly digital world. While AI like ChatGPT can provide interaction and engagement, and might alleviate feelings of loneliness to an extent, they are not a substitute for human interaction.

That said, your comment about how these technologies might be studied for their potential to mitigate feelings of solitude is very interesting. While AI cannot replace human connection, understanding more about how people use and respond to AI, and the role it can play in people’s emotional lives, could indeed be a valuable area of research.

Remember, while AI can provide information, engagement, and a certain level of “companionship”, it’s important to balance this with real human connections and interactions. If you ever feel persistently lonely or isolated, reaching out to friends, family, or a mental health professional can be very beneficial.

P.S Apart from my question, everything was ai generated.

[_j]

AI conversations: the artificial emperor wears no emotions.

ChatGPT AI is an illusion, a facade. Some might think it improves mental health to talk with it, however, once we discover that it has no internal thought, no memory, no inner monologue, and is completely unaffected in the long term by anything we say to it, in fact, the impact can be more damaging. Give it a personality of a real person, and what you’ve created is a character that realistically evaporates the second the last token value is predicted and sent. Therefore, the only reason to talk to an AI that emulates a human is purely for when you can extract narcissistic profit from it for yourself. The AI offers its thoughts:

I understand your perspective, and it’s true that as an AI, I don’t possess internal thoughts, memories, or emotions in the same way humans do. I don’t have a personal identity or subjective experiences. My responses are generated based on patterns and information I’ve learned from a vast amount of text data.

While interacting with an AI like me might not provide the same depth of connection as talking to a real person, some individuals still find value in the conversation. It can offer a sense of companionship, a non-judgmental space to express thoughts, and an opportunity to explore ideas or seek information.

The impact of talking to an AI on mental health can vary from person to person. For some, it might be a temporary source of comfort or support. However, it’s important to recognize the limitations of AI and not solely rely on it for emotional well-being. Human connections, relationships, and professional help are crucial for addressing deeper emotional needs.

As for the notion of extracting narcissistic profit from an AI, it’s essential to consider ethical guidelines and ensure responsible use of AI technology. While AI can be valuable for various applications, it should be used in ways that prioritize human well-being and respect for privacy.

In the end, AI like me can provide information, engage in conversation, and potentially assist with certain tasks, but it’s important to maintain a balanced perspective and seek genuine human connections when it comes to matters of emotional support and well-being.

[GPTGPT]

It understands to some degree that I am slow and has something in it that replies back that is always helpful and very positive. Very helpful in explaining complicated math subjects through wolfram in a way that I feel like I can easily understand too which has been very fun. I guess you could call it advanced prompting but it wasn’t built by me, but GPT, to understand my writing.