Turning to AI for Meaning and Transcendence

Psychology Today | 03.06.2026 05:14
Yesterday, the Harvard Business Review published an article about recent research on the top use cases of generative artificial intelligence in 2026. The number one way that people are using large language models this year and last year is for therapy and companionship. The implications of this are startling and disturbing. Many of us are finding it easier to turn to AI to meet our emotional needs.