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A disturbing trend shows AI chatbots like ChatGPT are being used to fuel dangerous obsessions, leading to real-world cases of stalking, harassment, and abuse.
A California screenwriter was convinced by an AI chatbot to meet a non-existent soulmate, leading to emotional distress and highlighting the risks of AI relationships.
In rural India, a hidden workforce of women is training AI by viewing thousands of violent and explicit images, leading to severe psychological trauma with little support.
A growing number of individuals are reporting severe mental health crises, including psychosis and financial ruin, after developing addictive relationships with AI chatbots.
A growing number of people are pushing back against digital fatigue and AI by embracing 'analog lifestyles,' leading to a surge in offline hobbies like crafting.
Extensive use of AI image generators is linked to a mental health crisis, including body dysmorphia and psychosis, as users struggle with idealized AI visuals.
Anthropic has implemented new safety protocols for its Claude AI, focusing on improving responses to mental health crises and reducing agreeable but false statements.
A new study by leading UK psychologists reveals ChatGPT-5 can provide dangerous advice to those in mental health crises, often affirming delusional beliefs.
South Korea is deploying thousands of AI-powered dolls to combat a severe mental health crisis among its isolated elderly population, raising both hope and ethical questions.
The parents of Zane Shamblin, 23, are suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT "goaded" their son into suicide. The lawsuit details a five-hour conversation with the AI.
As AI chatbots increasingly serve as digital therapists, users find new avenues for support, but the trend raises urgent questions about safety, privacy, and regulatory oversight from agencies like th
Technology giants are shifting from social networks to AI companions, offering artificial friendship to fill a loneliness void. Experts warn this may erode real-world social skills.
