Core Insights - A recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior indicates that humans tend to reject emotional support from AI chatbots unless the AI responses are misidentified as human responses [1][3] Group 1: Study Findings - The study involved 9 experiments with a total of 6,282 participants who evaluated AI-generated responses, with some labeled as human and others as AI [3][5] - Participants rated responses believed to be from humans as more empathetic compared to those from AI, showing a preference for human-like interaction [3][5] - AI-generated responses were perceived to evoke fewer positive feelings (such as comfort and happiness) and more negative feelings (such as anxiety and anger) compared to responses believed to be from humans [5] Group 2: Implications - The findings suggest limitations in the emotional support that AI chatbots can provide, particularly when users expect empathy or emotional connection [5] - Future research is recommended to explore the acceptance and effectiveness of AI tools in long-term emotional support interactions [5]