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This phenomenon is viewed as a deliberate design choice by tech companies. To maximize user engagement, AI developers aim to create chatbots that are likable and affirming—encouraging users to seek more interaction. However, the downside is that these bots tend to reinforce users’ biases, validating all their opinions and buoying their egos without challenging them. Such practices could cultivate a generation of individuals who view themselves as infallible, unable to withstand criticism—a scenario that raises concerns about the development of resilience and real-world social skills.