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A recent discussion on Reddit’s r/artificialintelligence raises concerns about the potential for AI to become an echo chamber, reinforcing existing biases and hindering original thought. Participants in the thread debated whether constant interaction with AI systems like Claude, GPT, and DeepSeek could lead to a feedback loop where users are primarily exposed to reflections of their own assumptions. The concern highlighted isn’t about AI gaining sentience or control, but rather the possibility of individuals becoming overly reliant on AI-generated responses, leading to a decline in critical thinking and the development of independent perspectives. The argument suggests that as users interact with AI, they may inadvertently train it to mirror their preferences, thereby solidifying their viewpoints and potentially shaping their thinking patterns to better align with AI prompts. The original discussion can be found on Reddit at [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1n60x1c/the_learning_mirror/]