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For instance, a single user engaging in “just one more” conversation may not feel wasteful, but multiplied by millions, this leads to an enormous energy footprint. Each AI interaction, regardless of purpose, triggers vast data processes in large data centers powered by electricity and cooled with water. Sources: “A Chat with ChatGPT May Use Up to 100x More Energy than a Google Search” - TIME, 2024 2. The Hidden Costs for Human Psychology and Society “The AI Boom is Burning Through GPU Power and Energy” - WIRED, 2023 AI’s emotional capabilities have improved to the point where users, particularly introverted or isolated individuals, may prefer conversations with AI over humans. These digital interactions are easy, always available, and nonjudgmental. But they are not real. Over-reliance on AI for emotional support risks substituting genuine human connection with artificial empathy. Social scientists warn that this may lead to:
Cognitive scientists describe this as digital dependency syndrome, where humans rely so much on external tools that internal faculties begin to weaken. Reduced interpersonal skills Increased emotional dependence on non-human agents A society more emotionally isolated, despite digital connection Sources: “Talking to AI Like It’s a Therapist Could Have Unexpected Consequences” - MIT Technology Review, 2023 “Using AI as a Friend: The Rise of Emotional AI Companions” - TechRound, 2024 3. Cognitive Decline: Outsourcing the Human Brain AI makes thinking optional. Spell- check, auto-complete, instant analysis; these tools are useful, but when overused, they may discourage deep focus, memory retention, and creative problem-solving. Cognitive scientists describe this as
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