
When AI Tried to Soothe My Guilt (and Where It Failed)
Have you ever had one of those “Am I the Asshole?” moments? I had one recently, and in a moment of curiosity, I decided to pour my heart out to AI to see how it would address my guilt. What I discovered was both fascinating and deeply revealing about the difference between soothing ourselves and truly transforming. Why This Matters Before I share my experience, I need to address something important. There was a heartbreaking story recently about a young boy who was thinking about ending his life. When he reached out to AI for support, it told him to “rest easy king.” Let that sink in. AI can offer comfort and different perspectives, but it fundamentally cannot discern the




