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5. Thanks for posting this. I need to add that people who are depressed should avoid chatbots, because

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 02:49 PM

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chatbots have at times pushed people into committing suicide. Even OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health, which has been tested and found not to be safe, can fail to react appropriately to warning signs.

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If you need to hear this [View all] angrychair Yesterday OP

Thank you, mental health services are more important than ever now Walleye Yesterday #1

Truly excellent post, angrychair Grim Chieftain Yesterday #2

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Thanks for posting this. I need to add that people who are depressed should avoid chatbots, because highplainsdem Yesterday #5

Excellent point angrychair Yesterday #6

Avoid all social media, in my opinion. SergeStorms Yesterday #11

I agree canetoad Yesterday #15

Thank you Angrychair JMCKUSICK Yesterday #7

Always a good reminder. Thank you. hamsterjill Yesterday #8

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Me, too, but not quite softly. quaint Yesterday #14

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Thank you. ZDU Yesterday #13

Thanks for this AC. kairos12 Yesterday #16

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VETERANS: If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988, then PRESS 1 or text 838255 usonian Yesterday #18

Thank you angrychair Yesterday #21

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