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AI's Dark Side: The Eliza Effect Trap

Author
Kris May, Daniel Tiatia, Kory Hussing
Published
Sun 27 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://fantom-facts-society.simplecast.com/episodes/ais-dark-side-the-eliza-effect-trap-PR9XpZ5k

 Dive into the Shadows of AI with Fantom Facts Society! In this eye-opening episode, we unpack the chilling dangers of the Eliza Effect – that sneaky illusion where AI chatbots feel like real friends, therapists, or confidants. But beware: young minds aged 15-24 are turning to these digital "pals" for daily mental health guidance, sharing their deepest secrets... only for that data to be sold off to shadowy companies! Join host Kory and Tia as we expose: The Psychological Trap: How the Eliza Effect tricks users into over-trusting AI, leading to misguided advice, emotional dependency, and even tragic outcomes like self-harm or isolation.

Data Privacy Nightmare: Your confessions aren't safe! We reveal how chatbot interactions are harvested, sold, and abused by big tech for profit – turning vulnerability into ex

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