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flag Study finds heavy ChatGPT use correlates with increased loneliness and social isolation among users.

flag A study by OpenAI and MIT Media Lab indicates that heavy users of ChatGPT may experience increased loneliness and social isolation. flag Researchers analyzed millions of text and audio interactions, finding that frequent use correlated with higher loneliness and reduced socialization. flag The study also found that while voice-based interactions initially helped reduce loneliness, high usage levels, especially with neutral voice modes, could worsen feelings of isolation among already lonely users. flag With over 400 million weekly users, the research highlights the potential long-term impact of AI chatbots on mental health.

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