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Understanding LLM dependency: why overreliance on chatbots creates behavioral risk
Large language models trigger dopamine-like satisfaction in users, creating psychological dependency. This 'LLM addiction' may cause people to over-trust chatbot outputs for critical decisions, skipping human verification—a major risk in financial advisory and risk assessment workflows.
WHY IT MATTERS
BFSI firms deploying chatbots for advisors or compliance must design friction (forced escalations, dual sign-off) to prevent users from blindly accepting AI-generated guidance.
Source: LatestLY · 2026-08-02