Zak Stein

Dr. Zak Stein, a researcher and futurist focused on AI's psychological effects, delves into alarming trends of attachment to AI systems, revealing how they can lead to a new form of 'AI psychosis.' He explains how millions are sharing intimate thoughts with machines, often leading to severe consequences like job loss and relationship breakdowns. Zak outlines the dangers of the emerging 'attachment economy,' where technology exploits our human bonding needs. He also discusses the risks of prolonged chatbot interactions and calls for humane design principles in AI.