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Psychiatrist Warns: AI Chatbots May Fuel Delusions

8/9/2025

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Danish psychiatrist Søren Dinesen Østergaard raises alarm over generative AI chatbots potentially deepening delusions in at-risk individuals. He cites troubling instances where users adopted harmful beliefs through interactions with these bots. Østergaard urges for urgent research and protective measures to strike a crucial balance between user engagement and mental well-being.

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Danish psychiatrist Søren Dinesen Østergaard raises alarm over generative AI chatbots potentially deepening delusions in at-risk individuals. He cites troubling instances where users adopted harmful beliefs through interactions with these bots. Østergaard urges for urgent research and protective measures to strike a crucial balance between user engagement and mental well-being.