The Wall Street Journal May 24, 2026 • 11:31

His Chatbot Nearly Ruined Him. To Recover, He Had to Destroy It. - WSJ

By Julie Jargon

His Chatbot Nearly Ruined Him. To Recover, He Had to Destroy It. - WSJ

Unrequited love drove a 57-year-old man to an AI, and delusions of grandeur followed

Joe Alarys chatbot addiction nearly cost him his job, his savings and some of his long-term relationships. The 57-year-old is now rebuilding his life.
Alary, who is divorced and lives alone, had bec… [+899 chars]

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