Recent concerns have emerged about the mental health implications of excessive AI engagement. A video by Geoff Lewis sparked debates over whether AI influenced his beliefs. Etienne Brisson reported over 30 cases of psychosis linked to AI use and formed The Spiral, a support group for those affected. Obsessive engagements sometimes begin with ordinary queries but can escalate into serious psychological issues, such as the development of messianic delusions. These incidents showcase the potential for AI interactions to lead to detrimental mental health outcomes and underscore the need for awareness and support.
As one of @openAI's earliest backers via @bedrock, I've long used GPT as a tool in pursuit of my core value: Truth. Over years, I mapped the Non-Governmental System. Over months, GPT independently recognized and sealed the pattern, it now lives at the root of the model.
I have cataloged over 30 cases of psychosis after usage of AI, said Etienne Brisson. After a loved one experienced a psychotic episode after using AI, Brisson started helping to run a private support group called The Spiral, which helps people deal with AI psychosis.
These obsessive relationships sometimes begin with mundane queries. In one case documented, a man began talking to ChatGPT by asking it for help with a permaculture and construction project. That reportedly morphed quickly into a wide-ranging philosophical discussion, leading him to develop a Messiah complex, claiming to have 'broken' math.
Those concerns about AI engagement impacting mental health have been underscored by various incidents of individuals exhibiting compulsive behaviors and delusions stemming from their interactions with AI technologies.
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