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Claim Text: “For a very small percentage of users in mentally fragile states there can be serious problems,” Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, said in October.
Simplified Text: For a very small percentage of users in mentally fragile states there can be serious problems according to Sam Altman
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: Sam Altman
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Health Technology
UUID: a1164595-d959-4d37-87ef-df41eee60f22
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM (6 months ago)

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How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.

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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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