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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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[–] turtlesareneat@discuss.online 63 points 1 week ago (22 children)

There are other causes here.

They've been talking for a while about how the low participation in dating by Gen Z women is because they're tired of being the entire support system for men experiencing a loneliness epidemic.

It's a lot of pressure for the women to be under, and so they're withdrawing.

I'm guessing this is one of the driving forces as well. Lack of real, emotionally intimate human connections around them. Many men are quite fucked in that regard right now.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 31 points 1 week ago (6 children)

because they're tired of being the entire support system for men experiencing a loneliness epidemic.

I've got no horse in this race but it appears that 'men should not be afraid to open up' articles and tweets were followed by 'men, we are not your therapist'.

🤷‍♂️

[–] DancingBear@midwest.social 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

🤔

That’s interesting… had never seen it put that way before…

It’s almost like telling men that it’s okay to show your feelings is bullshit lol

[–] zerozaku@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Do you think this therapist is trying to market therapy and increase his business? I also think the same 🤨

/j

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