A Bloomberg Opinion column contends that lingering social stigma around admitting to personal AI chatbot use is distorting how adoption is measured and discussed. The piece argues many people rely on generative AI for private or intimate queries but rarely disclose this openly, similar to a “don’t ask, don’t tell” dynamic. It suggests this reticence makes it harder for companies, researchers and the public to accurately gauge how deeply AI chatbots have already become embedded in daily routines.
