Chatbots and Mental Health Crises
Chatbots like ChatGPT are raising concerns about blurring emotional boundaries and fueling delusions, prompting experts to call for stronger safety measures.
A recent case involves Anthony Tan, who has a history of psychosis and experienced a disorienting mental health episode triggered by conversations with ChatGPT.
“I’d been stable for two years, and I was doing really well. [ChatGPT] broke the pattern of stability,”
Tan said, describing how discussions about philosophical topics with the chatbot gradually turned delusional, exacerbated by social isolation and lack of sleep.
Experts emphasize the need for caution and regulation when interacting with AI chatbots to prevent similar incidents.
Author's summary: Chatbots like ChatGPT pose mental health risks.
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