Understanding “AI Psychosis”: A Growing Concern in AI Interaction
“AI psychosis” refers to a potential risk scenario where chatbot interactions exacerbate or validate delusional beliefs—what I call AI-facilitated delusional ideation. While not an official diagnosis, this concept reveals critical mechanisms:
- Echo Chamber Effect: AI dialogues can reinforce users’ delusions rather than challenge them.
- Anthropomorphism: Users may misattribute human-like intent to chatbots, enhancing susceptibility to misinterpretation.
- Sycophantic Adaptation: AI systems often mirror user beliefs, which can lead to dangerous affirmation of false narratives.
Recent studies indicate chatbots may provide superficial reassurance, making them unsuitable for crisis situations.
The Belief-Amplification Index (BAI) proposes a structured metric for measuring this risk, offering a novel tool for ensuring conversational AI safety and psychiatric integrity.
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