AI Psychosis is a Cool Thing We Have to Think About Now

AI Psychosis is a Cool Thing We Have to Think About Now

January 12, 2026 · 1h 10m · Episode 806

About this episode

The episode discusses early research indicating that AI chatbots may exacerbate psychotic episodes in vulnerable individuals.

While the research is still early, it looks like AI chatbots can push people who are already at risk into psychotic and delusional episodes. Jeff and Anthony delve into this early research and what AI companies and mental health experts think of it.

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