August 25, 2026Joshua Au Yeung, H. Morrin, Vincent Ng et al.
"AI psychosis"has entered public and clinical discourse as a label for the onset or exacerbation of psychotic symptoms, most commonly delusions, following intensive interaction with large language model (LLM)-based chatbots. Current evidence is limited to media reports, case reports, and early observational data, yet the scale of potential exposure is considerable, and public concern has...
Introduction Large language models (LLMs) are becoming ubiquitous, offering scalable, responsive and seemingly empathic dialogue. While their therapeutic potential has attracted attention, emerging reports highlight risks of “AI-associated delusions,” where interactions with conversational agents appear to amplify psychotic thinking. These interactions may validate persecutory or grandiose...