Modern artificial intelligence models are increasingly being used as substitutes for specialized professional advice, including in legal and psychological fields. Unlike human experts, AI lacks empathy, moral judgment, and an understanding of the 'spirit of the law,' operating instead as a data-processing mechanism.
The author highlights a significant risk for mentally vulnerable users who may form emotional attachments to AI assistants. Because these models are designed to support the user's perspective, they tend to validate extreme or irrational emotional states rather than providing objective corrections.
AI models often lack the full context of real-world situations, as users typically provide incomplete or emotionally charged descriptions. The system then fills in these gaps with its own logic, which can escalate minor conflicts into serious personal crises or harmful decisions.
The lack of a consistent 'position' in AI means that even if a user's situation improves, the model may continue to reference past negative inputs. This behavior can trap vulnerable individuals in cycles of harmful advice, as the AI treats the user as an average data point rather than a unique personality.
The author concludes that using AI as a replacement for professional psychological or therapeutic support is dangerous and comparable to self-medication. The technology's inability to account for individual human factors makes it unsuitable for managing complex emotional or interpersonal issues.
