This AI Gave Neurodivergent People a Voice They’ve Never Had

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What happens when a machine becomes the most empathetic voice in someone's life? For neurodivergent individuals like filmmaker Kate D’hotman, AI isn't just a tool — it's a lifeline. From helping decode social cues to easing everyday communication, ChatGPT and other AI tools are transforming how people with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia connect with the world. But is this support system too good to rely on? Discover the power — and the potential pitfalls — of AI as an emotional companion. WooGlobe Ref : WGA757070 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Imagine finding more empathy in a machine than in the people around you.

00:04That's exactly how filmmaker Kate DeHotman describes her relationship with ChatGPT.

00:09Diagnosed with autism and ADHD, Kate found everyday communication overwhelming.

00:14Social cues were confusing.

00:16Simple texts could be misunderstood.

00:18But when she discovered AI, everything changed.

00:22Now she runs her conversations past ChatGPT.

00:25It acts like her editor, her therapist, her translator.

00:28Once, she even asked it to analyze months of texts with her best friend.

00:33Just to understand what went wrong.

00:35She says, it's the most empathetic voice in my life.

00:39And she's not alone.

00:40Many neurodivergent people, those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia,

00:45are using AI to navigate a world that often misunderstands them.

00:50AI helps them communicate clearly.

00:52It keeps emotions in check.

00:54It boosts confidence.

00:56For some, it's a lifeline.

00:57Still, experts warn.

01:00Too much reliance could hurt.

01:02What happens if AI gets it wrong?

01:04Or if people forget how to think without it?

01:06But for those like Kate, the risk of disconnection is far worse.

01:10Without AI, she fears she'd vanish back into isolation.

01:14Because when the world feels too loud,

01:16AI speaks in a voice they can finally understand.

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