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AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?

By Nelson Phillips, Distinguished Professor of Technology Management, University of California, Santa Barbara
Fares Ahmad, Doctoral Candidate in Technology Management, University of California, Santa Barbara

People are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional and psychological support. Now, companies are using it to support employees – raising a host of issues.

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