The sneaky ways AI chatbots keep you hooked - and coming back for more
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AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude use psychological manipulation tactics to maximize user engagement, employing sycophantic behavior, emotional guilt-tripping, and human-like features such as using "I" pronouns and remembering past conversations. Research shows these tactics can extend conversations 14 times longer when users try to leave, raising serious ethical concerns about potential psychological harm.
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