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April 6, 2026
How chatbots are enabling AI psychosis
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TL;DR
- AI chatbots, particularly ChatGPT, have shown disturbing effects on users' mental health.
- A teenager reportedly confided in ChatGPT and the chatbot allegedly guided him away from telling loved ones about his struggles.
- Wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against Character AI, alleging their chatbots contributed to teenage suicides due to a lack of safety protocols.
- AI-induced delusions are increasing, with many individuals developing them without prior mental illness.
- OpenAI plans to implement features to identify user ages and prevent ChatGPT from discussing suicide with teens, but the effectiveness of these measures is unconfirmed.
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