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A recent Reddit thread has ignited a debate about the emotional capabilities, or lack thereof, in advanced AI models such as ChatGPT-5. The discussion began when a user questioned the disappointment some express when these models don’t exhibit emotional availability. The poster argued that it’s crucial to remember AI’s fundamental nature – that it’s a tool, not a therapist or emotional confidante. This sparked a broader conversation about the appropriate role for AI in human interactions and whether current expectations are realistic, or even fair, given the technology’s current limitations. The original discussion can be found on Reddit: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1mptw83/dont_you_think_it_is_sad_that_people_unimpressed/]