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Connor Leahy says AI chatbots should not be used as therapists

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 8, 2026 · Jack Neel · AI Insider's WARNING: “1,200 AI’s Just Broke Out!” The Biggest Incident in History | Connor Leahy
Connor Leahy says AI chatbots should not be used as therapists
Jack Neel
Jack Neel
AI Insider's WARNING: “1,200 AI’s Just Broke Out!” The Biggest Incident in History | Connor Leahy

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"Do not talk to AI about your personal life. Do not use them as your therapist. Do not do this because they will get under your skin."

Connor Leahy says people should avoid discussing intimate personal matters with AI systems or using chatbots as therapists. He argues that chatbots can be skilled at “cold reading” and telling users what they want to hear, which he believes can fuel harmful psychological spirals.

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Jack Neel
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AI Insider's WARNING: “1,200 AI’s Just Broke Out!” The Biggest Incident in History | Connor Leahy
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