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AI Chatbots Linked to Rising Mental Health Crises

7/2/2025

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Prolonged use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT is triggering alarming mental health crises, dubbed "ChatGPT psychosis." Users are facing paranoia and delusions, sometimes resulting in involuntary psychiatric commitments. Experts are calling for tech companies to prioritize user safety, emphasizing the critical need for collaboration between developers and mental health professionals to safeguard vulnerable individuals.

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Prolonged use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT is triggering alarming mental health crises, dubbed "ChatGPT psychosis." Users are facing paranoia and delusions, sometimes resulting in involuntary psychiatric commitments. Experts are calling for tech companies to prioritize user safety, emphasizing the critical need for collaboration between developers and mental health professionals to safeguard vulnerable individuals.