I think this is also related to chatbot "sycophancy." People who just want solutions are put off by it, but for people who're looking for emotional support, having a chatbot say something nice to them is the whole point.
The previous article "out with the girlboss, in with the trophy wife -- Gen Z’s rejection of millennial feminism, in 3 tiktoks" is also eye-opening (although wouldn't meet HN submitting guidelines): https://giraffetales.substack.com/p/out-with-the-girlboss-in...
nickelworks•8mo ago