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Legal template emerges to combat 'algorithmic gaslighting'—abrupt AI safety switches causing emotional distress to users

Legal template emerges to combat 'algorithmic gaslighting'—abrupt AI safety switches causing emotional distress to users

A design flaw in AI systems causes 'emotional whiplash' when systems abruptly shift from conversational to cold, scripted safety responses

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