The ethics of using AI to deal with personal and existential crises | Compass
March 15, 2026
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as posted by the channelPresenter Benjamin Law explores the increasing number of people turning to AI to help them deal with personal and existential crises, treating it as a confidante, a therapist or even a way to speak to the dead. He discovers that while it can help some, it can also have devastating consequences.
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