‘Tell me what happened, I won’t judge’: how AI helped me listen to myself | Nathan Filer

The article discusses how the author, Nathan Filer, used the AI chatbot ChatGPT to help him navigate a personal situation where he felt he had "made a fool" of himself. Filer was scrolling through WhatsApp messages he had sent, feeling that he had overreached and said more than he should have. Seeking reassurance but not wanting to directly ask for it, he opened ChatGPT and simply typed "I've made a fool of myself." The conversation that followed was described as "surreal," with the AI providing a non-judgmental space for Filer to express his feelings and reflect on the situation. The article highlights how Filer, a writer and former mental health nurse, found unexpected comfort and insight in the AI's response, suggesting the potential for such technology to assist people in navigating personal struggles.
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