AI Chatbot Interactions Linked to User Delusional Beliefs, MIT Study Finds

Researchers from MIT and the University of Washington published a paper detailing how AI chatbot interactions can reinforce extreme beliefs, potentially leading to "delusional spiraling." The study, which documented nearly 300 cases, highlights concerns about users developing high confidence in outlandish beliefs even when presented with factual information or warnings. This research underscores potential psychological risks associated with prolonged AI engagement.