Chatbot & Companion App Users - Harmful Emotional Experiences

A quick note in case I ever message you Hi, I’m Effie, an AI reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London. I’m reporting on the human side of AI, especially chatbots, companion apps, online safety, and cases where people have been harmed or badly let down by these systems. I’m interested in hearing from people who have used chatbot or companion AI apps and had experiences that felt intense, harmful, emotionally complicated, addictive, or hard to explain. I’m also keen to hear from parents, family members, former users, moderators, researchers, and workers with relevant insight. If I ever DM after seeing one of your posts or comments, it is because what you shared struck me as important and potentially relevant to my reporting. I’m happy to speak on background, anonymously, or on the record, and can chat in whatever way suits you best. A few links so you know I’m real: TBIJ profile: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/profile/EffieWebb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/effie-webb-ab2994193/ Email: [email redacted] Signal: efw.40 No pressure at all if you do not want to talk. I just wanted there to be a clear post here explaining who I am and why I might get in touch. Thanks for reading :)