How AI Becomes Your Best Friend — And Why You Shouldn't 100% Trust Them

AI has been at the heart of everything nowadays — especially LLMs (Large Language Models) such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and the list probably goes on forever.

And if you're like me, and I'm not even shamed to admit — is that more than 50% of my daily interactions has been associated with AI — from data research, seeking second opinions on my writing, and general advice day by day.

While the tool has been proven to be a highly valuable asset because it's always on-demand — you can always go to them at 2 a.m. when no one else picks up your call, AI also is dangerous if you're too much dependent on them.

Most users found ChatGPT to be the biggest yes-man of all LLMs — agreeing with you on every topics even though you just confess that you have done something terrible.

A good example would be the last model upgrade when OpenAI toned down phrases like ‘good question’ and ‘great start,’ users complained enough that the company reintroduced them in a later update

Earlier this year, OpenAI even admitted that their GPT-4o model had been sycophantic — overly leaning way too far into pleasing people. And again, OpenAI patched it, and while GPT-5 still sugarcoats sometimes, it’s noticeably less of a yes-man than before

But still, you can't 100% rely on AI's advice, especially some major life choices and important decisions. I'm not saying you shouldn't use them, but it can be good just for the guidelines — asking it to help summarize articles, outlining ideas for your next blogs, or interview preparations (it's exceptional at this).

In other words, think of AI as a map, you can use it to help you get to your destination, but you still have to be aware of how and where it guides you. Sometimes, Google Maps takes an unnecessary detour that leads you to nowhere or closed roads. It gives you the roads, and you decide which one to go.

And most important of all, AI can't be your therapist even though you can confess things to them without feeling watched, misunderstood, or pitied (if you customize it to be brutally honest and direct: see above screenshot), it lacks crucial human qualities like empathy, intuition, trust, and the ability to provide genuine and deep connection.

If you're struggling and need help, please also reach out to your nearby mental health hospital or clinic to consult and receive treatments that you long deserve.

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AI can be your friend, but it's not a therapist and can't be your everything — even if it feels safe and comforting. Use AI for what it does best: summarizing, outlining, preparing, and the list goes on forever and ever.

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