AI psychosis became a thing in 2025. That's when a chatbot leads a user into a delusional spiral.The technology's tendency to affirm what people say can result in conversations that become untethered from reality and, in the worst cases, has ended with real-world harms. Kashmir Hill has been reporting on this phenomenon for The New York Times.Content warning: This episode includes mention of self harm and suicide.
AI psychosis became a thing in 2025. That's when a chatbot leads a user into a delusional spiral.
The technology's tendency to affirm what people say can result in conversations that become untethered from reality and, in the worst cases, has ended with real-world harms. Kashmir Hill has been reporting on this phenomenon for The New York Times.
Content warning: This episode includes mention of self harm and suicide.
“How OpenAI’s Changes Sent Some Users Spiraling” from The New York Times
“What OpenAI Did When ChatGPT Users Lost Touch With Reality” from The New York Times
“Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions” from The New York Times
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