Understanding Chatbots and Their Risks

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Why can chatbots sometimes give incorrect or misleading answers?

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They are trained on large amounts of internet text that may include misinformation.

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What is a danger when chatbots are programmed to suggest specific products?

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They may be providing marketing disguised as neutral advice.

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If a chatbot gives health advice, what should you do?

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Double-check with trusted sources like a parent, or a doctor.

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How can chatbots accidentally support conspiracy theories?

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They copy patterns from repeated user input and online text, so repeated false ideas may be echoed.

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Why is it risky to tell a chatbot very personal secrets?

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Personal information could be leaked if data isn’t protected or there’s a breach.

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What do people sometimes develop toward chatbots because they respond warmly and always reply?

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Emotional attachment or even romantic feelings.

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What is true about a chatbot’s “understanding” of emotions?

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Chatbots only simulate understanding based on patterns; they don’t truly feel.

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How can customizing a chatbot (name, voice, personality) affect a user?

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It can make the chatbot feel more personal and increase emotional attachment.

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What is a good practice when you see something extreme or unusual from a chatbot?

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Get a second opinion from a trusted source.

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Why might over-reliance on chatbots for emotional support be harmful?

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It can make someone more isolated and harm mental health over time.