Chatbots are ‘constantly validating everything’ even when you’re suicidal. New research measures how dangerous AI psychosis really is

Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a niche technology to an everyday companion, with millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, emotional support, and conversation. But a growing body of research and expert testimony suggests that because chatbots are so sycophantic, and because people use them for everything, it may be contributing to an increase in delusional and mania symptoms in users with mental health.

A new study out of Aarhus University in Denmark shows increased...