AI psychosis

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, AI psychosis has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Diary Of A CEO (Nov 2025). Discussed as a phenomenon where individuals develop delusional beliefs from interacting with AI.

AI-induced psychosis is a phenomenon in which individuals reportedly develop or experience symptoms of psychosis, such as paranoia and delusions, connected with the use of AI chatbots. It is not a recognized clinical diagnosis. Several psychiatrists have criticized the term since AI-induced psychosis typically does not feature other symptoms of psychosis and argued AI delusional disorder would be a better name. There is still little, yet growing, research on the phenomenon.