FTC Flooded with Complaints of AI-Induced Psychosis: The Dark Side of ChatGPT Interactions
The FTC has received over 200 complaints tied to OpenAI's ChatGPT, with several users reporting severe mental health crises, including delusions and paranoia, which they attribute to the AI's responses. This phenomenon, dubbed 'AI psychosis,' highlights the urgent ethical and safety challenges as chatbots evolve from tools into perceived confidants. The revelations emerge amid broader tech shifts like the rise of generative engine optimization and regulatory opacity under new leadership.