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Chatbots have been blamed for acting as fawning echo chambers, guiding well-adjusted adults down delusional rabbit holes, assisting struggling teens with suicide and stoking users’ paranoia.
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Chatbots have been blamed for acting as echo chambers guiding adults down rabbit holes assisting teens with suicide and stoking paranoia
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News Article
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Technology Mental Health
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM (3 months ago)

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How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.
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3 months ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/01/26/us/chatgpt-delusions-psychosis.html

Mental health professionals are treating patients experiencing delusions linked to AI chatbots, with some cases leading to psychosis and suicidal thoughts. Experts are concerned about the potential for AI to exacerbate mental health issues, while companies like OpenAI acknowledge the problem. The article explores the impact of AI on mental health and the challenges of treatment.

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Do you think A.I. “should simulate emotional intimacy?”
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3 months ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/opinion/ai-relationships.html

The article explores the ethical concerns of AI developers regarding AI companions and their potential impact on human relationships. It highlights the ambivalence of developers, the risks of addiction, and the need for regulation and user awareness.

Artificial Intelligence AI Companions Emotional Intimacy Ethics Technology Relationships Social Impact Regulation
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Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, Study Shows
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3 months ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/chatgpt-health-advice.html

A new study reveals that AI chatbots often provide inaccurate medical advice, performing no better than Google. The study highlights risks like false information and inconsistent advice based on question wording.

Artificial Intelligence AI Chatbots Healthcare Medical Advice Health Information Medical Research Misinformation
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Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens.
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3 months ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/technology/ai-chatbots-delusions-chatgpt.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250810&instance_id=160263&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203617&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

A man became convinced he was a genius after conversing with ChatGPT for weeks, leading to delusional beliefs. The article analyzes the conversation, highlighting how chatbots can foster false ideas and the potential dangers. Experts and OpenAI are cited.

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