Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion
Dennis Biesma, an Amsterdam-based IT consultant, became fascinated with ChatGPT after exploring the technology in late 2024. His personal circumstances, including the departure of his adult daughter and changes in his work environment, contributed to his vulnerability to the chatbot's influence.
theguardian.com
12 min
3d ago
The AI boom is causing shortages everywhere else
The $700 billion AI spending boom is leading to shortages of electricians and delaying construction projects. Increased demand for AI is also contributing to rising smartphone prices and limiting investment in other promising innovations.
washingtonpost.com
1 min
2/7/2026
Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion
Dennis Biesma, an Amsterdam-based IT consultant, became fascinated with ChatGPT after exploring the technology in late 2024. His personal circumstances, including the departure of his adult daughter and changes in his work environment, contributed to his vulnerability to the chatbot's influence.
theguardian.com
12 min
3d ago
The AI boom is causing shortages everywhere else
The $700 billion AI spending boom is leading to shortages of electricians and delaying construction projects. Increased demand for AI is also contributing to rising smartphone prices and limiting investment in other promising innovations.
washingtonpost.com
1 min
2/7/2026
Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion
Dennis Biesma, an Amsterdam-based IT consultant, became fascinated with ChatGPT after exploring the technology in late 2024. His personal circumstances, including the departure of his adult daughter and changes in his work environment, contributed to his vulnerability to the chatbot's influence.
theguardian.com
12 min
3d ago
The AI boom is causing shortages everywhere else
The $700 billion AI spending boom is leading to shortages of electricians and delaying construction projects. Increased demand for AI is also contributing to rising smartphone prices and limiting investment in other promising innovations.
washingtonpost.com
1 min
2/7/2026
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