OMAHA, Neb. —

As more individuals turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, psychologists caution that these bots may worsen emotional issues and stress the importance of human interaction.

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This holiday season, psychologists are highlighting the growing trend of people seeking emotional support from AI chatbots, warning that these bots can potentially worsen emotional issues rather than provide relief.

Nick Zadina from Boys Town National Hotline noted the irony of the situation, saying, "I am a human. How do you prove that to me? I don't know if I can prove that to you, but I promise I am here to listen and I am here to help."

He explained that callers in crisis now often assume they are speaking to a programmed bot, a new challenge for the hotline, which has been providin

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