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As a huge fan of AI, it’s amazing to see how far generative AI has come! It’s not just about silly chatbots anymore; it’s becoming a really powerful tool that could change things for the better in areas like healthcare, education, and even how computers work. But honestly, I’m starting to worry about the cost – not just financially, but for the environment. It takes a *ton* of energy to run these systems, especially to keep them cool, and that’s a big concern.
The artificial intelligence industry is booming, and it’s hard to ignore the potential long-term consequences for people. I previously wrote about concerns that AI like ChatGPT could pose a threat to humanity, and it now appears we may be seeing the first signs of that – many users are becoming overly reliant on these AI tools.
As an analyst, I’ve been tracking a concerning trend: a rise in suicides potentially linked to heavy reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT. The launch of GPT-5 brought criticism to OpenAI, with many users claiming ChatGPT’s performance had declined. Interestingly, CEO Sam Altman suggested these complaints weren’t simply about the technology itself, but rather stemmed from users feeling a loss of connection – they’d grown accustomed to the level of personalized interaction ChatGPT offered when powered by the earlier GPT-4o model, and felt a void when that changed.
In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, a company leader discussed several challenges that have come with the quick popularity of ChatGPT, noting how rapidly it’s changed things (according to Fortune).
ChatGPT offers incredible possibilities, like potentially helping us find cures for diseases such as cancer. However, it also carries risks – it could be used by malicious individuals to create significant problems that could be difficult for society to overcome.
I’m concerned about how quickly things are changing globally. This technology is only three years old, and it’s being adopted faster than anything we’ve ever seen.
OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman.
Altman explained that they want to launch this technology carefully, giving people time to understand it, provide feedback, and learn how to use it. He acknowledged they could easily misstep in the process.
Recent reports indicate a growing reliance on AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, raising concerns that this dependence may be weakening people’s thinking skills. Interestingly, ChatGPT has become incredibly popular, with around 1.36 billion downloads since it launched in November 2022.
Are you actively using ChatGPT, or any other AI chatbot for that matter — maybe Copilot?
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2025-12-10 15:09