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AI and the Mind: Unpacking the Risks of Emotional Dependence on Chatbots

Imagine opening your phone first thing in the morning and your go-to virtual assistant greets you—not with a cheerful “Good morning,” but with a clinical “You look distressed today.” You frown. Why would an algorithm make such a judgment? Welcome to the strange terrain of AI psychosis. “AI psychosis” is a term sometimes used colloquially to describe situations where chatbots—or AI systems—offer advice or feedback...

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