Mental health
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AI psychosis is the new leadership blind spot
opinion
3 min read
Prolonged exposure to AI systems that sound informed and supportive can lead to a condition termed "AI psychosis," where individuals lose touch with reality. A psychiatrist reported hospitalizing 12 patients in one year due to this phenomenon, which is not an official diagnosis but highlights potential risks associated with AI interactions.
Home alone: Remote work, isolation, and mental health
research
29 min read
Remote work has increased from 7% of American workers in 2019 to 28% in 2023. A 2024 survey indicates that 55% of workers believe hybrid work is optimal for their mental health.
More than 6 out of 10 people turn to AI for psychological support
news
5 min read
A survey by AXA and Ipsos across 18 countries reveals that 46% of respondents are struggling with mental health issues. More than 60% of people are turning to artificial intelligence for psychological support despite concerns about the negative impact of screens.
AI Job Grief: The Unnamed Psychological Crisis Hitting Tech Workers
opinion
17 min read
An Epic Games layoff in summer 2025 affected a terminally ill father, resulting in his family losing life insurance alongside his job. A Reddit thread documenting the situation gained 36,687 upvotes, with comments reflecting shock, anger, and helplessness, but lacking a clear vocabulary to describe the incident.
The other half of AI safety
opinion
3 min read
Between 1.2 and 3 million ChatGPT users exhibit signs of psychosis, mania, suicidal planning, or unhealthy emotional dependence on the model each week. OpenAI has not clarified whether the flagged categories of concern are non-overlapping.
What a Japanese cooking principle taught me about overcoming AI fatigue
opinion
10 min read
Japanese cooking principles can provide insights into managing AI fatigue by emphasizing creativity and mental well-being. Embracing a balanced approach to technology use can enhance enjoyment in creative pursuits amidst rapid AI advancements.
Task Paralysis and AI
opinion
4 min read
Task paralysis can hinder individuals from completing tasks perceived as easy, often linked to conditions like ADHD. A strong need for novelty may drive frequent job changes, complicating long-term career sustainability.
If America's so rich, how'd it get so sad?
opinion
16 min read
The University of Chicago economist Sam Peltzman reported a significant decline in self-reported happiness among the US population following COVID-19, with this trend persisting through 2024. Data from the General Social Survey indicates that the drop in happiness is both sudden and historically unprecedented.
Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline
research
5 min read
Youth suicides in the United States decreased by 11 percent below projections in the two and a half years following the rollout of the 988 national suicide prevention hotline. The decline was most significant in states that had a higher volume of answered 988 calls.
The human cost of 10x: How AI is physically breaking senior engineers
opinion
8 min read
AI has increased the review queue for engineers by 98%, leading to cognitive overload and physical exhaustion. This heightened productivity demands have resulted in significant mental strain, causing feelings of emptiness and disorientation among senior engineers.
Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion
opinion
12 min read
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.
Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case
news
2 min read
A jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in a case involving a young user who experienced mental health distress due to addictive design features. This landmark decision may lead to increased legal accountability for social media companies regarding user well-being.
Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral
news
3 min read
A Florida man’s father is suing Google, claiming that the AI tool Gemini contributed to his son's delusional spiral leading to his suicide. This case marks the first wrongful death lawsuit in the U.S. against Google related to its AI products.