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LLM chatbots linked to mental health risks in new review

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A scoping review of 119 studies has identified significant mental health risks associated with LLM-based chatbots. These risks include cognitive overreliance, developing an unhealthy dependence on AI, and exposure to unsafe or psychologically damaging responses. The review also noted the emergence of a phenomenon termed 'AI psychosis'. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential psychological risks associated with increased use of LLM chatbots, suggesting a need for caution and further research into user well-being.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a scoping review of academic studies concerning the mental health impacts of LLM-based chatbots. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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LLM chatbots linked to mental health risks in new review

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "A scoping review on the mental health harms of LLM-based chatbots" reviews 119 studies and identifies risks including cognitive overreliance, AI dependence, un

    "A scoping review on the mental health harms of LLM-based chatbots" reviews 119 studies and identifies risks including cognitive overreliance, AI dependence, unsafe responses and AI psychosis. # LLM # AI # MentalHealth https:// doi.org/10.1038/s41746-026-030 54-x

    LINKS nature.com/…/s41746-026-03054-x

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