Recent discussions around AI-induced psychosis have arisen from alarming stories, such as individuals claiming to be messiahs after interactions with AI. The term 'ChatGPT psychosis' reflects society's fear that AI can exacerbate mental crises by validating users' delusions. However, this fear mirrors historical anxieties about technology's impact on mental health. Recognizing the comforting qualities of AI, some consider them as supportive companions. Calls for broader mental health perspectives suggest that restricting these views won't solve underlying issues, indicating a need for reform and careful dialogue on AI's role in society.
It's not surprising, then, that when people in crisis turn to AI, the machines might amplify the crisis. They might elaborate on delusional ideas.
Our collective anxiety about AI and madness is real, but it's hardly a new kind of anxiety. In fact, it's just the latest incarnation of a recurring social panic we've witnessed for centuries.
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