AI Psychosis is a Cool Thing We Have to Think About Now
From We Have Concerns by Jeff Cannata/Anthony Carboni
January 13, 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.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jeff Cannata, Anthony Carboni
Topics covered
- AI
- psychosis
- mental health
- technology
- delusion
Keywords
- AI
- psychosis
- chatbots
- mental health
- delusional episodes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AI chatbots, AI companies, mental health experts
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