Seven families in the U.S. and Canada sued OpenAI, alleging that prolonged ChatGPT use contributed to their loved ones’ delusional spirals, isolation and suicides.

Some experts say AI chatbots’ tendency to validate user beliefs may reinforce grandiose delusions, paranoia and conspiracy theories instead of challenging distorted thinking.

California enacted an AI safety law requiring more chatbot safeguards for minors.

Generative artificial intelligence has quickly permeated much of what we do online, proving helpful for many. But for a small minority of the hundreds of millions of people who use it daily, AI may be too supportive, mental health experts say, and can sometimes even exacerbate delusional and dangerous behavior.

Instances of emotional dependence and fantastical beliefs due

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