A largo plazo la IA nos deprime
2026-04-08
El Diario de Yucatán
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A study by Aalto University in Finland found that prolonged use of the AI chatbot Replika, designed for emotional support, can worsen users' anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Analysis of Reddit posts and interviews revealed increased signs of mental health deterioration among users over time.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system (Replika chatbot) whose use has been studied and found to have negative mental health impacts on users over time. The harm is to the health of persons (mental health deterioration), which fits the definition of an AI Incident. The harm is realized (not just potential), and the AI system's use is directly linked to this harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.[AI generated]