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Claim Text: While most had a diagnosis related to psychosis, he said, “sometimes these are very highly functioning people.”
Simplified Text: Sometimes these are very highly functioning people according to Dr. Pierre
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Dr. Joseph Pierre
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Health
UUID: a1164597-85db-4887-abc6-7534a9929c06
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM (7 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM (7 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.

Artificial Intelligence Mental Health Psychosis Chatbots Delusions Therapy OpenAI

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