Key Points
I logged on to ChatGPT and asked the bot why my friend was drawn to it.. some people might develop a form of parasocial relationship with me, which is a one-sided relationship where they feel connected to me as if I were a person, even though I am just a computer program, it replied..
Unimpressed, I asked if many users developed parasocial relationships with it, and got some spiel about how the programme doesnt have access to information on the way users interact with it..
It's important to maintain a healthy perspective on any kind of relationship or interaction with technology and to always prioritise real-life human connections and relationships...
It's true that building and maintaining real relationships with other people can be challenging, but it's also incredibly rewarding, the AI said and gave me a short lecture on vulnerability and communication...
Be patient: Be persistent in your efforts to prioritise real relationships with your friends, and try to approach the conversation with empathy and understanding...
