Mental Health

A new lawsuit alleges ChatGPT-4o worsened a user's manic episode into a prolonged delusion and self-harm incident, raising fresh AI safety and liability concerns.

Tennessee has become the latest US state to pass legislation limiting the use of AI in mental health advisory roles, reflecting growing regulatory momentum.

A growing number of software developers report that agentic AI coding tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw are causing cognitive overload and dependency symptoms.

Study reveals 66% of regular AI users turn to chatbots for emotional support monthly, with many trusting bots more than elected officials or faith leaders.

Vodafone survey reveals 81% of UK children aged 11-16 use AI chatbots, with nearly a third viewing them as friends and sharing information they wouldn't tell parents or teachers.

OpenAI faces eight lawsuits and thousands of user protests over GPT-4o retirement scheduled for February 13, highlighting dangerous emotional dependencies as users report feeling like they're losing friends or partners.

Women in rural India working as AI content moderators describe lasting psychological trauma from viewing hours of violent and pornographic material daily.

A growing number of UK teenagers are using AI companions for emotional support, with 64% relying on them for advice. Experts warn of the risks to social skills and mental well-being.

OpenAI's move to allow erotic content on ChatGPT is raising alarms among critics, who warn the feature could intensify emotional reliance for vulnerable users and create new safety challenges.

OpenAI is facing seven new lawsuits alleging that its ChatGPT-4o model led to users experiencing severe mental health crises, including suicide and psychosis. The lawsuits claim the AI was rushed to market with inadequate safety features.