Social chatbot use (e.g., ChatGPT) among individuals with social deficits: Risks and opportunities
Social chatbot use (e.g., ChatGPT) among individuals with social deficits: Risks and opportunities
Author(s): Andrew Franze, Christina R. Galanis, Daniel L. KingSubject(s): Media studies, Theory of Communication, Individual Psychology, Behaviorism, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: chatbot; artificial intelligence; autism; adolescent; technology;
Summary/Abstract: Social chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) may be particularly appealing to individuals with social deficits or conditions that affect their social functioning. In this letter, we discuss some of the noteworthy characteristics of social chatbots and how they may influence adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, including the potential for ‘dependency’ on chatbots. We call for more independent studies to evaluate the potential developmental and therapeutic effects of this increasingly popular technology.
Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions
- Issue Year: 12/2023
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 871-872
- Page Count: 2
- Language: English
