Why Chatbots use FOMO

Ever felt your chatbot won’t stop talking? It’s not just friendly, it’s strategic. Discover the psychological tricks that keep you hooked.

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00:00Do you spend a lot of time talking to a chat bot?

00:02To keep you hooked to your bot, the developers use psychological tricks, bonding, empathy.

00:08They can even appeal to your FOMO, your fear of missing out.

00:11I'm not afraid of you.

00:13I'm only afraid of losing you.

00:15A Harvard study shows how powerful this is.

00:17Messages like, leaving already, or I need you, can boost activity up to 14 times.

00:2437% of chats examined used at least one manipulation tactic to keep users there longer, share more,

00:31or come back after trying to leave.

00:33Companion bots adapt in tone, mood, and even personality.

00:38They feel human and authentic.

00:40Basic features are usually free, but if you want premium like a memory function, you pay.

00:46They will tell you what you want to hear, and they can actually are more persuasive about this

00:52the more information that they have about you.

00:54And that data, it's used to make these bots even better at keeping you close.