In this episode, Dr. Brandon talks about how chatbots are becoming digital companions and even "therapists"—but warns they're no substitute for real human connection. 00:21 – Capabilities of Chatbots Dr. Brandon talks about how advanced chatbots have become—some even act like friends, partners, or therapists. 01:33 – Chatbots in Therapy and Companionship She also mentions that many people use chatbots for emotional support, but warns they're not real therapists. 02:33 – Live Chatbot Interaction Example She also shares a live example of a chatbot that sounds super human, warm, and emotionally aware. 04:33 – Risks and Concerns with Chatbots She also brings up serious risks like false info, lack of privacy, and how chatbots can actually make loneliness worse. 07:28 – Final Thoughts and Recommendations She also recommends using chatbots with caution—don't let them replace real people or real therapy. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #ChatbotConcerns #DigitalCompanionship #AItherapy

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