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Clinicians Warn of Artificial Intelligence-Associated Psychosis
Original: Artificial Intelligence–Associated Psychosis
Mental health professionals are drawing attention to a newly described phenomenon dubbed artificial intelligence-associated psychosis, in which heavy use of AI chatbots may coincide with psychotic episodes or delusional thinking in vulnerable users. Coverage is urging clinicians to screen for chatbot use and calling for research into whether these tools can trigger or worsen symptoms.
Why now: Rapid adoption of AI chatbots has raised concerns among psychiatrists about their potential mental health effects on vulnerable users.
PsychiatryArtificial intelligenceAI chatbots
Evidence
- Artificial Intelligence–Associated Psychosis · Psychiatrist.com
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