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553 Talking to chatbots can lead to 'AI psychosis'. Is this a growing mental health risk?

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FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech · 08/22/2025 08:23 EDT

Talking to chatbots can lead to 'AI psychosis'. Is this a growing mental health risk?

AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are now everyday tools, but psychiatrists warn of a disturbing trend dubbed 'AI psychosis'. A small group of users report delusions, emotional dependence or losing touch with reality after long conversations with chatbots

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