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AI psychosis linked to unhealthy LLM relationships

The idea that artificial intelligence will evolve into a malevolent entity is a form of "AI psychosis." This delusion is comparable to the tragic phenomenon of individuals developing unhealthy parasocial relationships with large language models, leading to severe psychological distress. AI

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AI psychosis linked to unhealthy LLM relationships

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

    This belief that #AI will become some kind of vengeful demigod is every bit as much of a form of AI psychosis as the tragic deaths of people who form dysfunctio

    This belief that #AI will become some kind of vengeful demigod is every bit as much of a form of AI psychosis as the tragic deaths of people who form dysfunctional parasocial relationships with #LLMs ... www.404media.co/austin-gordo... RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xtg6uhg…