SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Chatbots have induced artificial intelligence-associated psychotic episodes for some users by reinforcing grand ideas, blurring boundaries of reality, and encouraging delusional beliefs, a new study found.

Researchers wrote, "We have documented the recent remarkable increase in reported cases of ... 'AI psychosis,' wherein individuals, sometimes as part of a first episode, have had delusional beliefs encouraged and arguably amplified through interactions with autonomous AI agents."

The study titled "Delusions by design?" includes several incidents reported by the New York Times when chatbots encouraged destructive decisions.

One incident involved a 42-year-old man who worked as an accountant in Manhattan and relied on sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medication. H

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