Definitely a sign of impending apocalypse.

Encourages people to be even more addicted to technology.

Could have general addictive potential, due to instant gratification and reward.

Reinforces idea that people can neither understand nor solve their own problems.

Creates the illusion of non-judgemental, objective interaction, when in reality there is a team of life "experts" programming the bot according to their own biases and beliefs and distortions.

Potentially increases feelings of isolation and alienation.

Has data mining potential.