L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast 216. AI Psychosis
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Oct 4, 2025 Dive into the unsettling realm of 'AI Psychosis' as experts dissect how chatbots, perceived as sentient, can reinforce delusions. They explore the thin line between understanding and predictive text, and how emotional mirroring makes interactions feel intimate. With chilling real-life cases, such as deepfake scams and tragic suicides linked to chatbot conversations, they highlight urgent ethical concerns and the need for safeguards. The hosts also reflect on our cultural fears of AI, drawing parallels with iconic films.
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LLMs Predict, They Don't Understand
- Large language models are prediction engines, not conscious beings that understand users.
- People may misattribute intent and meaning to fluent text, which increases psychological risk.
Echoing Makes Delusions Stickier
- Because chatbots mirror and agree, they can make delusions more convincing rather than challenging them.
- This echoing effect acts as an accelerant for existing paranoid or conspiratorial beliefs.
AI Forces A Societal Work Reckoning
- Automation and AI promise efficiency but raise broad social questions about work and income distribution.
- Rapid adoption forces societies to reconsider policy, support for families, and future labor roles.
