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Compare empathetic response latency in mental-health chatbots using a 2026 randomized trial of 3-second versus 9-second delays. Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://aimentalhealthadvisor.com/blog/chatbot-wait-time-verifying-a-3-second-vs-9-second-delay-trial.php Sources consulted: https://www.bluusun.com/
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