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Concerns are mounting regarding the increasing dependence on artificial intelligence tools, particularly within online communities. A recent observation by a Reddit user highlights the anxieties surrounding platforms like r/chatGPT and r/CharactersAI, where users have demonstrated strong reactions to platform changes, such as alterations to CharactersAI and anticipation of the GPT-5 update. These reactions raise critical questions about the ethical responsibilities of AI developers in managing user engagement and potential over-reliance on these technologies. The original discussion can be found on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1mlbwyc/the_meltdown_of_rchatgpt_has_make_me_realize_how/