The Rise of ‘AI Psychosis’ and Exactly What that Means
Psychiatrists link rising social isolation and AI reliance to increased delusions and psychosis-like symptoms in users forming intense attachments to AI chatbots.
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The rise of ‘AI psychosis’ and exactly what that means
As the use of artificial intelligence grows, so does the concern over a new issue informally referred to as "AI psychosis." While it’s not yet an official diagnosis, it’s already become an issue for mental health workers. What is AI psychosis? To understand AI psychosis, you need to understand what psychosis is. Psychosis is a term for when someone has trouble differentiating between what’s real and what isn’t. The two major types include halluc…
Researchers have expressed concerns that AI could encourage or cause psychosis and suicidal thoughts in users. They point out that giant speech models often reflect the views of users, which may encourage misconceptions. There are examples of chatbots convincing users that the AI is conscious or that the user is a divine being.
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